| Application |
Apparel, home fashion, sewing threads, parachute fabrics, woven fire hoses, narrow weaving, canvas, filter cloth |
| Feature |
Resistant to bacteria, mildew, alkalis, rotting, light and insect attacks
Extremely absorbent and therefore comfortable to wear, especially during warm weather
Has natural stain resisting ability with ease of stain/soil removal similar to that of linen (and this is better than cotton)
Not harmed by mild acids
Dyes fairly easy
Good wet-fastness in laundering - though dark colors may lose their vibrancy over repeated launderings
Increases in strength when wet
Withstands high water temperatures during laundering
Smooth lustrous appearance improves with washing
Keeps its shape and does not shrink
Can be bleached |
