Introduction

• Acetate is made from a renewable resource - reforested trees.
• Celanese acetate enhances the look, the feel and the comfort of fine clothing.
• Acetate filament is versatile, comfortable, and environmentally friendly.
• Top designers choose fabrics of Celanese acetate and acetate blends for use in their fashions.
• Cellulose Acetate can be converted to a wide range of products from tough, clear, impact-resistant plastics to soft, drapeable, absorbent fabrics.
• As a textile fibre, cellulose acetate processes well in both weaving and knitting operations, is readily dyed, and results in breathable fabrics with excellent aesthetics and comfort.

History

• Two Swiss brothers, Drs. Camille and Henri Dreyfus, began chemical research in a shed behind their father's house in Basel, Switzerland.
• In 1905, The Dreyfus brothers initially focused on cellulose acetate film, which was then widely used in celluloid plastics and motion picture film.
• By 1913, Camille and Henri's studies and experiments had produced excellent laboratory samples of continuous filament acetate yarn.
• In 1924, the first commercial acetate filament was spun in the United States and trademarked "Celanese." Today, Celanese Acetate is a leading cellulose acetate producer with a history of outstanding achievements.

Properties

• Comfort
• Excellent drape & soft
• Breathable and non static
• Hypoallergenic , & Biodegradable
• Colour fastness and brightness
• Natural luxury & lustre
• Luxurious , Silky feel
• Relatively fast drying
• Shrink, moth and mildew resistant

Disadvantages

• Acetate is adversely affected by acetone and other organic solvents, such as nail polish remover and perfumes containing these solvents.