The first synthetic fiber was nylon

Acetate is crummy.

Viscose, Modal, Cupra, what’s the deal?

The regenerated natural fibers come from natural sources but are “man” made.

There are other ways to modify manufactured fibers, including texturizing.

We can modify manufactured fibers by adding compounds to the “dope”.

Manufacturing fibers involved either using naturally occurring polymers or synthesizing polymers in the laboratory.

Cotton is King and with good reason

Cotton is King and with good reason

What are the good and bad properties of fibers made from cellulose?