Man-made fibre spinning process
There are three major types of process for spinning man-made fibres (filament yarns):
| Wet spinning | Dry spinning | Melt spinning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning from polymer solution | Spinning from polymer melt | ||
| Spin-solution | Polymer + solvent agent | Polymer + solvent agent | Melted polymer |
| Spinning medium | Chemical bath | Hot air | Cold air |
| Examples | Acrylic, Modal, Viscose | Acrylic, Acetate, triacetate | Polyamid, Polyester, Polypropylene |
Chemical bath
Hot air
Cold air
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