Text and Science Care

Textile Science and Care 3(2+1)

Lesson 09 : Acrylic

Consumer Preference

• Acrylics provide good warmth for winter clothing. It is possible and hence preferred to produce light weight bulky fabrics.
• Economical: When compared to wool, it is economical; hence replaced wool to a greater extent in the apparel and rugs and other warm clothing.
• Easy care characteristics.
• Spun acrylic blends are highly preferred for knitting industry.