Home furnishing sector

The majority of acrylic fiber production is 3 5 denier staple and tow, furnished undyed in either bright or semidull luster. The major markets are in the apparel and home furnishings sectors. Within the apparel section, these fibers find extensive use in sweaters, and in singleknit jersey, double-knit, and warp-knit fabrics for a variety of knitted outerwear garments such as dresses, suits, and children s wear. Large markets for acrylics in the knit goods area are hand-knitting yarns, deep-pile fabrics, circular knit, fleece fabrics, half-hose, coarse-cut knitwear, and deep-pile fabrics for blankets. 

The maintenance of many products within the home furnishing sector can affect how well the product retains its original appearance, the level of wear incurred through cleaning, and the impact of cleaning on the durability and safety of the product. This also impacts cost implications. 

Similarly, Pinatex, developed by Anasas Anam (http //www.ananas-anam.com/ pinatex/), is an innovative, natural, and sustainable nonwoven textile. It is made using the fibres of pineapple, which are the by-product of pineapple harvest (http //www.rca. ac.uk/research-innovation/innovation/innovationrca-start-up-and-fellowship-projects/ ananas-anam/pinatex/). It can be used as an alternative leather for the home furnishings sector as well as in fashion and accessories. The development of Pinatex is driven by... 

In Western Europe, the bulk of acrylic fibers is targeted for the clothing industry. As much as two-thirds of acrylic fiber production is used in this sector, whereas only one-third is used for home furnishings and in technical applications. 

Typical applications of PLA in the home/office furnishing sector are carpets, tiles and rugs, draperies, curtains, pillows etc. PLA s low flammability and antimicrobial characteristics when loaded with the adequate additives permit its use in pillows, cushions, mattresses, sofas etc. A further application can be seen in PaperMate s Eco element, an innovative series of pens and pencils with the barrel made of PLA. 

These developments have made polymers such as polyesters contribute enormously to today s modem life. One of the most important applications is the furnishing sector (home, office, cars, aviation industry, etc.) which benefits hugely from the advances in technology. There are a number of require-... 

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