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Rayon resists heat while acetate is prone to melting. Acetate must be laundered with care either by hand-washing or dry cleaning. [9] [10] The breathable nature of the fabric suits it for use as a lining. Acetate fabric is used frequently in wedding gowns and other bridal attire. [11]
For acetate, hand washes it with cold water. It can be ironed with low heat temperature and a press cloth. [6] For cotton, it can be washed in either hot, warm, or cold water, depends on the colour of the fabric and the care instructions, in washing machines. It can be tumble-dried at a warm temperature. [6]
The company had introduced the word “Celanese,” a combination of “cellulose” and “ease” in 1925, seeking to promote the ease of cleaning and care of their acetate yarn, or artificial silk, fabrics. They officially took this name in 1927, becoming Celanese Corporation of America.
However, rayon resists heat, while acetate is prone to melting. Acetate must be laundered with care either by hand-washing or dry cleaning, and acetate garments disintegrate when heated in a tumble dryer. [62] [63] The two fabrics are now required to be listed distinctly on USA garment labels. [64]
It is used in many everyday fabrics. Staple fibers are used in clothes such as denim , chino , underwear, casual wear, and towels. Filament fibers, which are generally longer and smoother than staple fibers, [ 21 ] are used in items that have a silkier appearance such as women's clothing and men's dress shirts .
Sharkskin is a twill weave fabric created using acetate, rayon, worsted wool, lycra, and other plastic fibers. The arrangement of darker and brighter threads in a twill weave creates a subtle pattern of lines that run across the fabric diagonally and a two tone, lustrous appearance.