Polyester PET
PROPERTIES OF POLYESTER
| CHARACTERISTIC | UNIT | VALUE |
| Specific weight | g/cm^3 | 1.22 - 1.38 |
| Tenacity | cN/tex | up to 85 |
| Moisture regain | % | 0.2 - 0.5 |
| Ironing temp. | °C | 150 - 200 |
| Melting temp. | °C | 249 - 288 |
Polyester as a textile material is:
- strong
- resistant to stretching and shrinking
- quick drying
- crisp and resilient when wet or dry
- wrinkle resistant
- mildew resistant
- abrasion resistant
- able to retain heat-seet pleats and creases
- easily washed
