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BRSL

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Modacryl
« on: November 27, 2006, 08:53:26 pm »
Hi guys just got off the phone to a lady after a suite cleaned (32 mins on free phone  :P ) 43 % Cotton 40 % MODACRYL and 17 % Ester short pile loosly fitted over a teak frame, now I am thinking im fine with the cotton part and am partly sure the Ester is there for the anti static and flame retardency but what is the MODACRYL I can only find reffrence to work gear being Welding Gloves and Fire and Safety Wear

Can anyone help please

Thanks
James
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Kind regards James C

John Kelly

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Re: Modacryl
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2006, 09:06:21 pm »
As far as I am aware James, Modacryl is a type of Copolymer filament. It is used for its shine and brightness qualities. I think it is very similar to Acrylic and is resistant to water up to 80 degrees.

Derek

Re: Modacryl
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2006, 06:31:47 am »
John, you are correct, it is a shortened version of 'modified acrylic'

BRSL

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Re: Modacryl
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2006, 09:12:48 pm »
Thanks Guys, much appreciated  ;)
W - www.brsl.co.nz
E - james@brsl.co.nz

Kind regards James C