Finishes for Vinyl Fibers

Vinyl fibers except for vinal and vinal-vinyon do not generally undergo specialized finishing, although antioxidants and antistatic agents may be used. Vinal and vinal-vinyon matrix fibers can be treated with urea-aldehyde based durable press finishes to improve their wrinkle recovery, and vinal can be made flame retardant with phosphorus-containing finishes used for cellulosics. 

The elastomeric fibers often have antioxidants and antistatic agents of the types outlined previously incorporated into them to protect the fiber against oxidative attack and to reduce static buildup, respectively. 

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