A synthetic fiber used for it's strength and resistance to ultraviolet deterioration It does not have the stretch and elasticity of nylon and, as a result, will often last longer
A common name for plastic polyethylene terephthalate Characterised by its transparency, colorlessness, and high tensile strength, it is used in preservation because it is chemically stable Common trade names are Mylar® and Mellinex®
any of a large class of synthetic fabrics a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
There are many types of polyester resins, and they are manufactured by reacting together two basic raw materials These are dicarboxylic acid and a dihydroxy alcohol Polyesters are used in one and two-part systems for coatings and molding compound The manufacture of Dacron is well-known for polyester fiber
A manufactured fiber introduced in the early 1950s, and is second only to cotton in worldwide use Polyester has high strength (although somewhat lower than nylon), excellent resiliency, and high abrasion resistance Low absorbency allows the fiber to dry quickly
Polyester is a type of artificial cloth used especially to make clothes. a green polyester shirt. an artificial material used to make cloth (poly- + ester type of chemical compound (19-21 centuries) (from essigäther )). Organic compound, any of a class of polymers formed by ester linkages between monomers. They are usually prepared from equivalent amounts of glycols and dibasic carboxylic acids, which undergo condensation polymerization to produce the polyester and water. Polyesters are strong, colourfast, and resistant to corrosion and chemical attack but tend to build up a static electric charge. In addition to the familiar fibres and films (e.g., Dacron, Mylar), polyesters are used to make reinforced plastics, automotive parts, boat hulls, foams, laminates, tapes, piping, bottles, disposable filters, encapsulations, and coatings
A resin formed by the reaction between a dibasic acid and a dihydroxy alcohol In plastics technology, a potentially thermosetting resin system commonly composed of a mixture of styrene monomer and a polyester as defined above, but made from an unsaturated dibasic acid such as maleic or fumaric acid
A common type of thermosetting plastic (i e maintains its shape on being heated) which is used in the manufacture of pipes, chemical plant equipment, leisure boats, furniture and skiing equipment
A manufactured fiber It is second only to cotton in worldwide use Polyester has high strength, excellent resiliency, and high abrasion resistance Low absorbency allows the fiber to dry quickly
A plastic generally considered safe by ISO for use as a storage enclosure for photographs However, many of these plastics are treated with thin coatings to modify their chemical and surface properties, so polyester products should still pass the PAT
A polymer in which the monomer units are linked by the functional group -COO- Polyester has been used as thermoplastic powder coating, and as the following thermosetting powder coatings: epoxy polyester hybrid powder, urethane polyester powder, and polyester TGIC powder
Man-made fiber in which the forming substance is any synthetic polymer Polyester fibers are high strength and are resistant to shrinking and stretching Very wrinkle resistant Learn more about synthetic/man-made fibers Example in our line - On Line, Web Site, CD Rom
A condensation polymer formed by the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid (or its methyl ester) with a diol followed by the elimination of H2O (or methanol)
A plastic material frequently used for ID badges, access control cards, and tickets; more expensive but stronger than PVC; cannot be embossed and requires higher laminating temperatures
The common name for the plastic polyethylene terephthalate Its characteristics include transparency, lack of colour, high tensile strength, and chemical stability (when made with no coatings or additives) Used in sheet or film form to make folders, encapsulations, and book jackets Trade names include Mylar and Melinex Used in web form ('Reemay') to support paper during wet treatments, and as a relatively nonstick surface through which moisture can pass during mending, drying etc