Natural and Regenerated Fibers

The properties of synthetic materials are hugely important to the sportswear industry they are inherently hydrophobic, thermoplastic, and demonstrate high-tensile strength, unlike natural and regenerated fibers that are absorbent but not as strong. Key polymer groups such as polyester and polyamide are conventionally synthesized from non-renewable sources at high cost to the environment. Efforts to find alternative... 

Natural and regenerated fibers are often treated with special chemicals in "high grade finishingT in order to improve wearing comfort and wash-ability. This treatment is generaUy appli to the knit or weave and not to the fibers or filaments themselves. 

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