Table 1 A range of synthetic fibers were used to prepare microfibers.
POLYMER | # FILAMENTS/FIBER | FILAMENT DIAMETER (μm) | TARGETTED MF LENGTH (μm) | MANUFACTURER | PRODUCT # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nylon (6, 6) | 14 | 10 | 40 | Goodfellow | AM325705 |
Nylon (6, 6) | 10 | 19 | 70 | Goodfellow | AM325720 |
Nylon (6, 6) | 34 | 23 | 100 | Goodfellow | AM325750 |
Polyethylene terephthalate | 24 | 17 | 70 | Goodfellow | ES305720 |
Polyethylene terephthalate | 192 | 23 | 100 | Goodfellow | ES305730 |
Polypropylene | 86 | 28 | 100 | Goodfellow | PP305747 |
