Welcome to the modacrylic fiber directory section of the Apparel Search website.  In this section, you will find educational information and links to resources relevant to modacrylic fibers. 

modacrylic fiber  a manufactured fiber in which the fiberforming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of less than 84% but at least 50% by weight of acrylonitrile units. (-CH2CH[CN]-)x. Modacrylic fibers are made from resins that are copolymers (combinations) of acrylonitrile and other materials, such as vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride or vinyl bromide. Modacrylic fibers are either dry spun or wet spun. Modacrylic fiber have characteristics of soft, resilien, easy to dye to bright shades, abrasion resistant, flame resistant, quick drying, resistant to acids and alkalies, shape retentive. It can be made to fabrics like fleece, knit-pile backing or nonwoven fabrics. It is suitable for making garment like deep-pile coats, trims and linings, simulated fur, wigs and hair pieces, children's sleepwear, career apparel.  Fake Furs are often made out of this fiber.

If you work in the apparel industry or simply have an interest in modacrylic textiles, this is the area for you.  If you do not find enough information in this section of our modacrylic fibers guide, you may wish to check the textile section or go back to the fiber directory main page for additional textile fiber choices. 

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