Moisture Regain and Densities of Textile Fibers
Fiber
|
Density(g/cc)
|
Moisture Regain
(%)
|
Cotton
|
1.52
|
6.5-8.5
|
Wool
|
1.31
|
16
|
Silk
|
1.34
|
11
|
Jute
|
1.48
|
10.6-13.6
|
Flax
|
1.49
|
7.0-8.5
|
Viscose
|
1.52
|
13
|
Polyester
|
1.39
|
0.4
|
Nylon
|
1.14
|
4
|
Acetate
|
1.32
|
6.5-8.5
|
Acrylic
|
1.16
|
1.5
|
Polypropylene
|
0.92
|
0.01
|
Carbon
|
1.77
|
-
|
Kevlar
|
1.44
|
-
|
Nomex
|
1.38
|
-
|
Glass
|
2.54
|
-
|
