where can i find more information on it?
2006-10-20 23:13:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
pol·y·es·ter (pl-str, pl-str) KEY
NOUN:
Any of numerous synthetic polymers produced chiefly by reaction of dibasic acids with dihydric alcohols and used primarily as light, strong, weather-resistant resins in boat hulls, textile fibers, adhesives, and molded parts.
Polyester care tips
Taking care of polyester clothing is really easy and very time efficient.
Polyester clothing can be machine washed and dried. Adding a fabric softener generally helps. Dry the fabric at low temperatures to get maximum usage from the clothing.
Though polyester does not require much ironing, if you must then iron warm.
Polyester can be dry-cleaned with no hassles.
Having learned a little something about polyester and how popular it has become, one could never imagine the history of polyester to be quite so illustrious. The manufacturing process also deserves a more detailed description. The revival and success of polyester is without doubt something that is here to stay.
A wrinkle-resistant fabric of fibers made from any of these resins.
OTHER FORMS:
poly·ester (Adjective), poly·ester·i·fi·cation (--f-kshn) KEY (Noun)
2006-10-20 23:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by Lady_Lavinia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - It is a synthetic fibre.
2006-10-20 23:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by roop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; the first polyester fiber was Terylene; the second was Dacron. Polyester fibers are made primarily from petrochemicals.
2006-10-20 23:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is totally synthetic. Here's a site with the information you require.
www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/polyester.htm
2006-10-20 23:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a fabric that comes from the rare poly cocoons of the synthetic butterfly.
2006-10-20 23:24:19 · answer #5 · answered by mary texas 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is... I think it was invented in the Sixties but it was very popular in the Seventies by Disco bunnies dancing on the dance floor...
for more info you might try www.wikipedia.com
good luck
2006-10-20 23:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by funkdelux121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a synthetic....it is a polymer of various esters. Try wikipedia.org
2006-10-20 23:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its synthetic and makes you stink on hot days
2006-10-20 23:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by Hanky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
synthetic fiber
2016-05-22 07:17:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-20 23:21:19 · answer #10 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋