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	Mechanical Properties

	Chemical Properties

	Thermal Properties

	Hygienic Properties

	Specific Weight

	Resistance Properties

	Finish Processes

Mechanical Properties

Tenacity: 2.5 – 5 cN/dtex

Elongation: 25-200%

Elasticity Module: 1.8 g/dtex (Nylon6: 1.3 g/dtex, Polyester: 1,2g/dtex)

Chemical Properties

Chemical Structure: Isotactic Polypropylene

Moisture Gain: 0.05% (PP is hydrofobic and virtually absorbs no moisture)

Thermal Properties

Thermal Conductivity: 6 (Air: 1, Wool: 6, 4)

Melting Point: 169 °C

Softening Point: 140 °C

Hygienic Properties

Do not show any allergic effect. It is not toxic or cancerous. It is food grade
its antistaticity is excellent.

Specific Weight

Lightness: When PP yarns are compared with other yarns, it has low
specific weight (0,91 g/cm3). Thanks to this feature, at equal
weight, thicker, bulkier fabrics can be obtained.

Resistance Properties

Stain and dirt: Do not show the dust or stain. Stain-free.
Friction Fastness: In dry and wet situation, always well.
UV resistance: It is improved by using additives.
Mould and Bacteria Resistance: Excellent
Acid and Alkali Resistance: Excellent
Organic solvents: Excellent
“Pilling” effects: Excellent
Color Fastness: 6/8 (Blue scale)

Finish Processes

Finishing processes should be carried out at precise heat conditions. Below is the
maximum allowable temperatures.

Washing : It can be washed with detergent at 50-60 °C.
Overdye : Till 110 °C; cotton, nylon, wool, viscose can be dyed. It can only be applied with
cationic polyester.
Thermofix: 105-110° C. The steam thermo fixing is preferred.
Drying : The process time can be made longer for effective drying
Calender : Thermal process can be applied in order to soften the drape.