Thursday, May 22, 2014

Moisture Regain and Densities of Textile Fibers

                                   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
-

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