Table 1.
Polymer/fiber | Energy consumption (MJ/kg of fiber) |
---|---|
Natural polymers | |
Flax | 10 |
Cotton | 55 |
Wool | 63 |
Synthetic polymers | |
Viscose | 100 |
Polypropylene | 115 |
Polyester | 125 |
Acrylic | 175 |
Nylon | 250 |
Polymer/fiber | Energy consumption (MJ/kg of fiber) |
---|---|
Natural polymers | |
Flax | 10 |
Cotton | 55 |
Wool | 63 |
Synthetic polymers | |
Viscose | 100 |
Polypropylene | 115 |
Polyester | 125 |
Acrylic | 175 |
Nylon | 250 |