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PE FIBER [1 record]

Record 1 2004-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

A manmade fiber made of ethylene (a petroleum derivative C2H4) which is polymerized and then meltspun.

OBS

Due to its low moisture regain, mildew- and insect-resistance, polyethylene fiber is used for geotextiles, outdoor furniture, packaging, and industrial applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
DEF

Fibre chimique synthétique résultant de la polymérisation de l'éthylène.

Spanish

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