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Polyester is any kind of synthetic material, from nylon stockings and parachutes to bottles to seatbelts in the car. Polyesters are very common in daily life, and they have many uses.

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Is polyester the same as dacron?

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Dacron is a brand name and trade mark that covers a polyester fabric or its fibre. Cotton is a natural resource grown on cotton bushes.

In clothing, they may have similar applications.

How do you remove rhinestones from a polyester shirt?

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If the rhinestones are Swarovski, you may have a hard time removing them without tearing the shirt. They stay on.

If they are the cheaper stones, you can try turning the shirt inside out and heating it with an iron. Cover it with a thin cloth, such as a sheet first. Heat the back of the stones and try to gently take them off while the glue is warm. Works sometimes. Not all of the time. Good luck!

What is the difference between 190T polyester and 300 denier polyester?

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190T refers to the thread count. A higher number means more threads per inch.

I am not sure, but I believe that denier refers to the thickness of the thread. Thicker is stronger but rougher. See this question for details:

Is_1200_denier_polyester_better_than_600_denier_polyester

What is stretch twill fabric?

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Twill is fabric that has a diagonal pattern. It is actually woven in such a way as to create diagonal "ribs" in the fabric itself (not just colored diagonal lines). Think of cordoroy - that is a fabric with a vertical (up and down) pattern woven into it. Twill is diagonal weaving. If a twill fabric has extra "give" so that it can expand (stretch), it is a stretch twill.

Stretch twill often refers to the fabric having a small percentage of lycra/spandex in it, usually 2-4%.

Is polyester cotton?

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No, cotton is a natural fibre made from the cotton plant, and polyester is a man-made synthetic fabric which is a petroleum-by-product.

How do remove super glue from polyester?

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helpmabye put hot water

ANS 2 - There is no way to get super glue out of polyester.

Does 100 pima cotton shrink in the dryer?

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Cotton dries in both, washing machine and dryer.

You can expect new cotton clothing to shrink by up to 10%.

The reason for shrinking is the temperature: the higher, the more your clothing will shrink.

Is polyester good for the environment?

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Polyester is a plastic product. It is useful for a while but it is difficult to recycle and never biodegrades so it will stay around landfills for ever, broken into tiny fragments of polyester, for insects and animals to absorb. Not good for the environment.

Why do you wash polyester in cold water?

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polyester sometimes shrinks in warm water!

Why wool is better to wear in winter than polyester?

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Wool is thick and insulates the heat so it won't escape.

What is difference between chapter 7 and chapter 13?

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Chapter 7 - Debt goes away. You cannot be behind on your house, car, etc to keep them. You cannot have massive amounts of "stuff" including equity in home/car. Chapter 13 - Lets you repay some debt at a percentage over time (up to five years). Perfect if you are behind on car or house. You get to pay the arrears over time. Chapter 11 - Like 13, except only applies if you have over $200,000 in unsecured and/or $800,000 in secured debt. (Those are the round limits.)

How do you remove candle wax from polyester?

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Take an iron and a peice of paper towel and put the paper towel over where the wax is and then hold the iron on top of the wax. Be patient!

Or you could lift the carpet and put a roasting pan under the spill and the carpet. Then using a teapot full of boiling water, pour the water over the wax. The wax will melt through the carpet and into the roasting pan very fast so you don't have to be patient. I thought of this a couple of years ago, however they always erase my signature. Sincerely, Janice Bonser

P.S. The iron idea is not mine. Only the boiling water and roasting pan idea is mine.

Does polyester dry fast?

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Where is polyester grown?

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polyester cant not grow as it is a man made fibre that is made from factories.

How much cotton and polyester is used?

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Your answer depends on the mix chosen by the fabric manufacturer. There are many options.

Is BCF Polyester as durable as nylon carpet?

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It depends on what you want to call durable. Regardless of what the product line claims, polyester, including BCF polyester, heat sets at a much lower temperature then nylon. This makes it much easier to crush under heavy foot traffic. This is not to say that you should never buy a polyester carpet. If this is a room rarely used, like a formal living room, it may be a good choice. Another time would be a child's bedroom that the carpet will be replaced in 5 years most likely. Polyester carpets are also very stain resistant. With current technology though, nylon is as well. The current push of polyester carpets is from 2 factors...both nylon and polyesters are polymers, they are made from petroleum. Polyester fibers can be made from recycled plastics. With oil pricing inconsistent and rising often, it is less expensive to make polyester. Generally the price is more stable. Second is really part of the first reason. As the economy as slipped and oil has risen, nylon carpeting has become more expensive. Retailers are able to offer the customer more in a moderate price range in polyester. Still if you look you will find high quality nylon carpets for a reasonable price. Carpet sellers want you to be uninformed buyers. Go into a store and ask to see only what you are looking for. Commission sales people push what they make the best commission on. If you state that you would like a nylon carpet, in a frieze style, with a good twist, but under $25 a yard...you might be surprised how many they have. If you are pushed to buy carpeting beyond what you have asked for, leave and go to the next store. Carpet pricing varies greatly from retailer to retailer.

Raw material used to make polyester fiber?

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Polyester is a kind of Polymer (artificial thread of plastic) derived from a mix of chemicals (natural or artificial). Hope this helps.

What are the two functional groups that react to form polyester?

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Polyesters are commonly made from an organic alcohol (containing hydroxyl [OH] groups) and a carboxylic acid (containing carboxyl [COOH] groups).

What will clean olive oil from a cotton polyester shirt?

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Spread it out on top of your washing machine.

Make it very wet.

Sprinkle Oxyclean on the stain area.

Cover with a very wet washcloth or similar.

Leave for several hours.

Launder..et voila...no stain.