Typical properties of cellulose acetate polymers include:
· Good toughness
· Deep gloss
· High transparency
· A feel that can be described as ‘natural’
Applications
Textiles and Fibres
Cellulose acetate fibres are used for textiles and clothing by many of the top designers in the world. Factors making this material suitable for this application include the fact that it is comfortable, breathable and absorbent. They can also be dyed in many different colours and combined with a range of other fibres such as rayon, cotton, wool, silk etc.