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No. That would be like saying wood is the same a boat. Polyester is a material. Knit is what can be done with polyester to turn it into a fiber, but knitting can also be done with cotton, silk, wool, and other materials.
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What is ponte fabric?
It's 58% polyester and 40% rayon, and is a knit fabric that has some spandex to make it stretchy.
Does polyester repel water better than plastic shower curtain liner?
polyester is the same thing as plastic. plastic is a type of polyester so it is still the same thing. polyester does repel water the same way plastic does too. plastic and polyester repel water equally
How do you say polyester in German?
Polyester is spelled and pronounced the same in German.
Is PE the same as polyester?
No, PE is an abbreviation for polyethylene. The abbreviation for polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) is PET.
What is hacci knit?
Hacci knit fabric is a small denier, lightweight, often sheer knit, using a weft technique and resulting in no torquing (or at least very little). Can be any type of content but most often includes polyester, and frequently lycra. Generally a lower-end fabric. Hacci knitting technique is relatively new to the fabric industry.
Is polyester stronger than polyamide?
The common thing between polyamide and polyester is both are synthetic fibers fall under class man made fibers. Nylon is commonly known as polyamide. Developed by Dupoint. Polyamide (nylon) is first engineering thermoplastic. It is one of many hetrochain thermoplastics, which as atoms other than C in the chain. It is created when condensation reaction occurs between aminoacids, dibasicacids and diamines. Polyester is any long chain synthetic polymer, where 85% (of weight) of the polymer is an ester and therphthalic acid. Most polyestr made from polyethylene terephtalate. Properties varies depending on their composition web structuring and processing. Its the inexpensive fiber which brought reveloution in textile industry.
What is a reason for blending two or more fibers?
A reason for blending two or more fibers is to create a fabric that features the benefits of the two fabrics. For example, when blending polyester and cotton in a knit, the garment will shrink less, wrinkle less, and retain its shape better due to the polyester.
What is Susan Graver's liquid knit?
Susan Graver is a fashion designer and Liquid Knit is a type of fabric she often uses in her clothing designs. Liquid Knit is comprised of 92% polyester and 8% spandex. Liquid Knit is washable, making it easy to care for and does not require dry cleaning. It is said to be very light and comfortable, lays against your skin without clinging, and flows with your movement.
What is ponte fabric and is it made of cotton or polyester or a combo or perhaps it is something else?
Ponte' fabric is a polyester knit fabric that resists wrinkles and creases and is very durable. Additional information states that Ponte di Roma means 'Roman Bridge' and there is usually a slight horizontal line in the fabric. The fabric looks the same on both sides. The fabric can also contain rayon, nylon, lycra or spandex.
What has the author Anne Elaine Duncan written?
Anne Elaine Duncan has written: 'Performance characteristics of a soil-release finish on polyester knit fabrics' -- subject(s): Synthetic fabrics
Is pique the same weave as cotton knit?
Pique is a a knit weave. "Cotton knit" is not a weave but a content and fabric. By cotton knit i assume you are asking about the fabric of the regular t-shirts, that wave is know as Jersey (Single Jersey in technical terms)
What is fleece fabric?
Fleece fabric is a fabric used to make hats. * A fabric with a thick, heavy surface resembling sheep's wool. It may be a pile or napped fabric of either woven or knit construction. * Typically a brushed, knitted, polyester fabric with relatively high pile.
