Artificial materials have become very popular in the modern world due to their many advantages.
Artificial wool - what is it, description, properties
A material obtained artificially, very similar to natural wool - this is artificial wool.
Initially, this material was obtained from scraps of half-woolen and woolen products. They were crushed, processed and new products were created. This allowed us to save on goods.
Currently, this wool replacement is made from viscose - a material based on cellulose, converted into fibers by pressing through filters. The resulting fibers are dried, pressed, bleached and dyed. Then it is ground again and turned into yarn, from which artificial fabric is subsequently obtained. It is also called “acrylic” or “vistra”.
As mentioned earlier, this material has a number of similarities to real wool.They are similar both in appearance and to the touch, only acrylic is softer.
Positive qualities of the material
Vistra has a number of advantages, namely:
- Ability to take on different forms. Thanks to this, it can replace wool or half-wool and make threads of various thicknesses from it.
- Strength. Items made from acrylic can serve the owner for a long time due to their wear resistance, tolerate washing well, and retain their shape. Such products are not subject to fading. A big plus is that they practically do not wrinkle and, as a result, do not need ironing.
Artificial wool has a high resistance to atmospheric phenomena, for example, long-term overheating of 120–130 degrees.
- Softness. We all know that natural wool is a little rough, itchy and biting, which cannot be said about acrylic. It is pleasant to the touch and lacks the above-mentioned qualities.
- Ability to stretch. It is expressed in high resistance to deformation, but it is an elastic material.
- Ease. Vistra is not heavy and does not cause discomfort when worn.
- Water repellency. There is little chance of getting wet in an acrylic product.
- Paints well which allows for greater contrast and promotes long-term color retention.
- Hypoallergenic. It is believed that artificial wool does not cause allergies; this is a real salvation for people with hypersensitivity to real wool. Not being able to wear things made from natural material, they can easily replace it with acrylic.
The material is recommended for the production of children's clothing. Children often suffer more severely from allergy symptoms, so their sensitivity must be treated with increased attention.
- Low thermal conductivity. Due to this, the vistra retains heat well and is perfect for creating winter clothes.
Minuses
There are not many disadvantages of acrylic, but we must not forget about them.
- High electrification of fibers. Probably everyone has encountered the fact that clothes sometimes “shock”, and this is not very pleasant.
- Low ability to absorb moisture. If the ability to repel water is a plus, then in a too stuffy room a person may feel discomfort.
To avoid these problems, artificial wool is mixed with natural wool and cotton, but this option is not suitable for people with allergies.
- Formation of "pellets". Alas, this drawback did not escape this material, but it is expressed relatively weakly.
Where is artificial wool used?
Acrylic is mainly used to create clothing and various accessories. In addition, it is used to produce things needed in everyday life (blankets, pillows, etc.).
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