The advantages of acetate fiber tow mainly include the following aspects:
Thermoplasticity: Acetate fiber softens at 200℃ to 230℃ and melts at 260℃. This property makes it thermoplastic similar to synthetic fibers. This property enables acetate fiber to well show the curves of the human body when it is formed, and the overall style is generous and elegant.
Excellent dyeability: Acetate fiber is usually dyed with disperse dyes, with excellent coloring performance and bright colors. Its dyeing performance is better than other cellulose fibers, and the dyed fabric is more durable.
Appearance and feel: The appearance and gloss of acetate fiber are similar to mulberry silk, the feel is soft and smooth, the specific gravity is the same as mulberry silk, and the drape is excellent. In addition, acetate fiber fabrics are easy to wash and dry, are not moldy or moth-eaten, and have better elasticity than viscose fibers.
Physical and mechanical properties: Compared with viscose fiber and mulberry silk, although the strength of acetate fiber is slightly lower, the elongation at break is larger. The ratio of wet strength to dry strength is low, but higher than that of viscose. The elastic recovery rate of acetate fiber is similar to that of mulberry silk, which makes it more outstanding among chemical fibers.
Environmental protection: The solvent acetone used in the production process of acetate fiber is non-toxic, basically no organic volatiles are produced, and the solvent recovery rate is high, meeting the green environmental protection standards.