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Title
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Polyester
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Description
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Polyester is a synthetic fiber made from the polymer polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is produced through a melt-spinning process in which molten polymer is extruded through spinnerets to form fibers. Polyester is known for its strength, durability, and resistance to wrinkles and shrinking. The fiber became widely used in clothing and home furnishings during the mid-twentieth century and remains one of the most widely produced synthetic fibers in the world. Polyester fibers absorb little moisture, dry quickly, and maintain their shape well. Environmental concerns include the fiber’s petroleum origin and its contribution to microplastic pollution, although recycled polyester made from plastic bottles is increasingly common.
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Alternative Title
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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET); Dacron; Terylene
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Bibliographic Citation
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Kadolph, Sara J. Textiles. Pearson Education.
Image: https://newsroom.northumbria.ac.uk/pressreleases/extent-of-microfibre-pollution-from-textiles-to-be-explored-at-new-research-hub-3365221
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Creator
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John Rex Whinfield and James Tennant Dickson (Calico Printers’ Association)
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Date
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1941
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Source
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Encyclopedia of Textiles, Fibers, and Nonwoven Fabrics
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Spatial Coverage
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United Kingdom
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Subject
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polyester;
synthetic fibers;
textile industry;
polymer science;
PET fiber
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Type
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Synthetic fiber
