Fibres for Coated Fabrics

Fibre

Attacked By:

Natural
Vegetable

Cotton, Flax, Jute, Sisal
Acids, Alkalis, Mildew, Light
Natural
Animal

Wool,Silk
Strong Alkalis and Acids, Light
(wool is fairly resistant to Acids)
Regenerated
Rayon
Acetate, Casein
Acids, Strong Alkalis, Light, Mildew
Acids, Alkalis, Light, Acetone
Synthetic
Nylon
Polyester
Acrylic
Polypropylene
Polyethelene
Aramid
Novolid
Spandex
Teflon
Strong Acids, Oxidising Agents, Light
Strong Alkalis
Strong Alkalis
Light (can be protected by UV stabilizers)
Very Resistant
Resistant
Strong Alkalis
Resistant
Extreemly Resistant
Inorganic
Glass, Asbestos,
Ceramic, Boron
Very Resistant