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Fibre Properties – Comparison Absorbency

Moisture RecoveryFiber*
Cotton 7 -11 44​44Linen 12
Silk 11 44​44 Wool 13 – 18
Acetate 6.0
Acrylic 1.3 – 2.5
Aramid 4.0 Glass – 4.0Glass.

Thesmoothsurfacemakesiteasytoremovestains.
Acetatepreventsdirtfromfalling.Thesmoothsurfacemakesiteasytoremovestains.
Triacetatepreventsdirtfromsettling.Thesmooth
 surface allows stains to washoffeasily.Nylon
6.6prevents dirt from settling. Smooth surface allows stains to washoff easily


Polyester Prevents dirt from settling.