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Boucle yarn which is made using natural features of acrylic by curling and shrinking it. Acrylic yarn has been curled using heat. Curled acrylic yarns have been then plyed and shrunk. Some of them have shrunk more than others. Yarn which shrunk less, created loops. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Akryyli kest\u00e4\u00e4 hyvin pesua, puhdistuu helposti viileiss\u00e4 pesul\u00e4mp\u00f6tiloissa ja kuivuu nopeasti. Sekoitekankaassa n\u00e4m\u00e4 ominaisuudet eiv\u00e4t v\u00e4ltt\u00e4m\u00e4tt\u00e4 tuo etua jos muiden kuitujen pesuominaisuudet poikkeavat paljon. Akryyli nimitt\u00e4in ei kest\u00e4 kuumia l\u00e4mp\u00f6tiloja. Toisaalta akryyli my\u00f6s nyppyyntyy ja s\u00e4hk\u00f6istyy helposti ja siten vet\u00e4\u00e4 likaa helposti puoleensa. Akryylineule menett\u00e4\u00e4 ryhtins\u00e4 jos sit\u00e4 silitt\u00e4\u00e4 h\u00f6yryn kera. Olen testannut t\u00e4m\u00e4n itse opiskeluaikana neulomalla mallitilkun jonka h\u00f6yrytin sile\u00e4ksi. Kuohkea neulos litistyi l\u00e4tyksi ja sen napakan pulleat silmukat ik\u00e4\u00e4nkuin veltostuivat ja avautuivat h\u00f6yryn vaikutuksesta. Toisaalta t\u00e4t\u00e4 ominaisuutta on mahdollista k\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4 tehokeinona. 2000-luvun alussa olivat muotia ohuella akryylilangalla, mutta suurella silmukkakoolla neulotut pitsineuleet, jotka oli h\u00f6yrytetty auki niin ett\u00e4 niist\u00e4 tuli ohuita ja sileit\u00e4, herkki\u00e4 ja siroja neuleita. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Akryylin kulutuksenkesto on kohtalainen, mutta kovaa k\u00e4ytt\u00f6\u00e4 se ei kest\u00e4. Itselleni merkitt\u00e4vimm\u00e4t akryylin huonot puolet ovat kuitenkin sen s\u00e4hk\u00f6istyminen ja kovemmalla pakkasella ilmenev\u00e4 hiostavuuden aiheuttama kalseus. Pystyn k\u00e4ytt\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4n neuletakkia jossa on 80% akryyli\u00e4, mutta akryylisekoite-housuja en. Toisiinsa hankaavat reidet aiheuttavat sen verran s\u00e4hk\u00f6\u00e4 ett\u00e4 kankaan l\u00e4pi tuntuvat staattisen s\u00e4hk\u00f6n napsut ovat varsin ik\u00e4vi\u00e4. Mit\u00e4 enemm\u00e4n sekoitekankaassa on villaa akryylin sijaan, sit\u00e4 miellytt\u00e4v\u00e4mpi se on p\u00e4\u00e4ll\u00e4. Tosin suurempi villapitoisuus vaikuttaa my\u00f6skin pesuominaisuuksiin ja kulumiseen. Parhaiten akryyli soveltuukin verhoiksi ja purjekankaiksi, sill\u00e4 auringon ja s\u00e4\u00e4n kesto on sill\u00e4 parempi kuin mill\u00e4\u00e4n muilla kuiduilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Valmistus<\/strong> Huolto<\/strong> Imitaatiot<\/strong> Pienemm\u00e4tkin m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4t villaa akryylineuleen seassa tekev\u00e4t siit\u00e4 miellytt\u00e4v\u00e4mm\u00e4n k\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4, mutta mit\u00e4 enemm\u00e4n villaa, sit\u00e4 laadukkaampi neule todenn\u00e4k\u00f6isesti on. Villaa saisi mieluiten olla v\u00e4hint\u00e4\u00e4n 50%. Sekoitetekstiileiss\u00e4 akryyli ei yleisesti ottaen tuo vaatteeseen halvemman hinnan lis\u00e4ksi juuri muita hyvi\u00e4 ominaisuuksia, joten mit\u00e4 pienempi m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4 akryyli\u00e4 sen parempi. 100% akryylivaatteita en ostaisi lainkaan, ellei ole ehdottoman t\u00e4rke\u00e4\u00e4 v\u00e4ltt\u00e4\u00e4 villaa syyst\u00e4 tai toisesta (esim allergia). Silloinkin suosisin mieluummin sekoitteita jossa on seassa muita materiaaleja, kuten polyamidia tai viskoosia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Muiden kuitujen oppaat:<\/strong> Today in the Textile Identification series we take a look at the first synthetic fibre: acrylic. Man-made fibres are divided into semi-synthetic fibres and synthetic fibres. Semi-synthetic fibres are made from natural raw materials such as wood cellulose or cotton lint. Synthetic fibres are made from various synthetic polymers. Acrylic is a versatile material, as it can be used to make a wide range of products such as perspex, paints and sealants. As a textile fibre, acrylic mimics the look and feel of wool. Its trade names include Dralon and Orlon. In textiles it is used instead of wool, especially in knitwear, but also in woven fabrics. Acrylic is often mixed with other fibers, but also often on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The good properties of acrylic are its lightness, fluffyness, resistance to wrinkling, easy formability and adaptability. Acrylic dyes well, giving acrylic yarns bright and vibrant, permanent colours and a wide range of colours. Softness makes it suitable for those who are allergic to wool and it has often been used for yarns for baby knitwear, for example. On the other hand, the softness and frizziness can be felt on skin as the 100% acrylic textile clings to all the tiny roughness off the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n Acrylic is highly resistant to washing, cleanses in cool wash temperatures and dries quickly. In a blend fabric, these properties may not be an advantage if the washing properties of the other fibres are very different. After all, acrylic can’t handle hot temperatures. On the other hand, acrylic also creates pilling easily and becomes static easily and thus, attracts dirt easily. Acrylic knit loses its structure if it is steam. I have tested this myself as a student, by knitting a piece of lace which I steamed smooth. The loose knit became flattened and sturdy, fluffy stitches sort of became limp and opened up due the steam. On the other hand, this feature can be used as an effect. In the early 2000s, fine acrylic lace knits were knitted with large stitch size and then steamed to make them become thin and smooth, delicate and graceful knits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Acrylic has a moderate wear resistance, but it cannot withstand heavy use. However for me, the main drawbacks of acrylic are its tendency to become very static and feel of sweatyness and cold in low winter temperatures. I can wear a cardigan with 80% acrylic, but not acrylic blend pants. The thighs rubbing against each other create unpleasant static shocks, which you feel through the fabric. The more the blended fabric has wool instead of acrylic, the more comfortable it is to wear. Of course, a higher wool content will also have an effect on the washing properties and wear and tear. Acrylic is best suited to curtains and sails, because it has better resistance to sunshine and weather conditions than any other fiber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturing<\/strong> Care<\/strong> Imitations<\/strong> Even small amounts of wool in an acrylic knit will make it more comfortable to wear, but the more wool, the higher quality the knit is likely to be. Preferable amount of wool in acrylic mix should be alteast 50%. Generally in mixed textiles, acrylic doesn’t add any good features to a garment other than cheaper price. So the smaller the amount of acrylic the better. I wouldn’t buy 100% acrylic clothing at all unless it is absolutely essential to avoid wool for one reason or another (e.g. allergy). Even then I would prefer blends with other materials such as polyamide or viscose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guides for other fibers:<\/strong> Tekstiilien tunnistus-sarjassa otetaan t\u00e4n\u00e4\u00e4n k\u00e4sittelyyn ensimm\u00e4inen synteettinen kuitu: akryyli. Tekokuidut jaetaan muuntokuituihin ja synteettisiin kuituihin. Muuntokuidut valmistetaan luonnollisista raaka-aineista kuten puun selluloosasta tai puuvillan lintterist\u00e4. Synteettiset kuidut valmistetaan erilaisista synteettisist\u00e4 polymeereist\u00e4. Akryyli on monipuolinen materiaali, sill\u00e4 siit\u00e4 voidaan valmistaa monenlaisia tuotteita kuten pleksi\u00e4, maaleja ja erilaisia tiivistysmassoja. Tekstiilikuituna akryyli j\u00e4ljittelee ulkon\u00e4\u00f6lt\u00e4\u00e4n ja tunnultaan villaa. Sen… <\/p>\n
Akryylikuituja voidaan valmistaa kemiallisesti eri menetelmill\u00e4. Kaikki akryylikuidut sis\u00e4lt\u00e4v\u00e4t v\u00e4hint\u00e4\u00e4n 85 painoprosenttia akryylinitriili\u00e4. Akryylinitriili kehr\u00e4t\u00e4\u00e4n kuiduksi joko m\u00e4rk\u00e4- tai kuivakehruumenetelm\u00e4ll\u00e4. Useimmiten akryylifilamenttikuitu katkotaan lyhyemmiksi kuiduiksi jotta saadaan haluttuja ominaisuuksia. Filamenttikuidut voidaan kihartaa tai kutistaa ennen katkomista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Akryyli pest\u00e4\u00e4n usein, miedolla pesuaineella, mieluiten 30-40 asteessa, hienopesuohjelmalla. Kuumaa ja vahvasti em\u00e4ksisi\u00e4 pesuaineita se ei kest\u00e4. Huuhteluaine v\u00e4hent\u00e4\u00e4 akryylin s\u00e4hk\u00f6isyytt\u00e4. Itse suosin huuhteluaineena etikkaa. Se tuntuu toimivan hyvin ainakin tuohon aiemmin mainitsemaani neuletakkiin. Akryylitekstiilit muotoillaan m\u00e4rk\u00e4n\u00e4 ja kuivataan huoneenl\u00e4mm\u00f6ss\u00e4 mieluiten tasokuivauksena. Rumpukuivaus ei niille sovellu. Akryyli ei yleens\u00e4 kaipaa silityst\u00e4 ja oikenee itsess\u00e4\u00e4n kuivuessaan. Tarvittaessa voi silitt\u00e4\u00e4 miedolla l\u00e4mm\u00f6ll\u00e4, eli raudan yhdell\u00e4 pisteell\u00e4. Kloorivalkaisulla ei akryyliin ole valkaisevaa vaikutusta. Helppohoitoisuutta voitaneen pit\u00e4\u00e4 akryylin parhaana puolena, mutta se ei mielest\u00e4ni vaatteissa riit\u00e4 paikkaamaan kuidun huonoja puolia riitt\u00e4v\u00e4sti. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Akryylill\u00e4 ei ole imitaatioita, akryyli on itse sellainen. Sit\u00e4 lis\u00e4t\u00e4\u00e4n tekstiileihin villan sijaan laskemaan materiaalikustannuksia, koska se on hyvin edullista valmistaa. Akryyli j\u00e4ljittelee villaa niin hyvin, ett\u00e4 n\u00e4ppituntumalla voi olla joskus l\u00e4hes mahdotonta erottaa ne toisistaan. Aiemmin mainitsemani “sormiin tarttuminen” saattaa joskus paljastaa akryylin. Polttokokeessa akryyli palaa kutistuen poisp\u00e4in liekist\u00e4. Paloliekki on valko-oranssi. Kuitu saattaa palaessaan valua, r\u00e4isky\u00e4 ja roihahtaa. Paloj\u00e4te on ep\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4isi\u00e4 muovisia, kovia pisaroita. Tee polttokoe aina palamattomalla alustalla ja k\u00e4yt\u00e4 apuna metallisia pinsettej\u00e4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pellava<\/a><\/strong>
Silkki<\/a><\/strong>
Villa<\/a><\/strong>
Yleistietoa kuiduista<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/inenglish.gif?resize=214%2C100\")
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Acrylic can be used for wide variety of yarns. Here is a knit made of ribbon yarn, which doesn’t even try to imitate wool.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Acrylic fibres can be produced chemically with different methods. All acrylic fibres contain minimum 85 % of acrylonitrile off weight. Acrylonitrile is spun into fibres by either the wet or dry spinning process. In most cases, acrylic filament fibres are chopped into shorter fibres to obtain the desired properties. The filament fibres may be curled or shrunk before cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acrylic should be washed frequently, with a mild detergent, preferably at 30-40 degrees Celsius, on a delicate cycle. It is not resistant to hot and strongly alkaline detergents. Fabric softener reduces the static electricity of the acrylic. Personally, I prefer to use vinegar as fabric softener. It seems to work well, at least for that cardigan I mentioned earlier. Acrylic textiles are shaped when wet and dried at room temperature, preferably flat dry. Tumble drying is not suitable for them. Acrylic does not usually need ironing and will straighten itself as it dries, but if necessary it can be ironed with a mild heat, one point on iron. Chlorine bleaching has no bleaching effect on acrylic. Easy care may be considered the best thing about acrylic, but in my opinion it is not enough to make up for the cons of the fibre in clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acrylic has no imitations, acrylic itself is one. It is added to textiles instead of wool to reduce material costs, because it is very cheap to produce. Acrylic imitates wool so well that it can sometimes be almost impossible to tell the difference. The “finger-sticking” I mentioned earlier can sometimes reveal the acrylic. In a burn test, the acrylic will burn by shrinking away from the flame. Burning flame is whiteish-orange. Fibers can sputter, flare up and drip when burning. Burning residue is uneven, plasticy and hard drops. When doing the burn test, use always fire-proof base and use metal tongs or tweezers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Linen<\/a><\/strong>
Silk<\/a><\/strong>
Wool<\/a><\/strong>
General fiber info<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/acrylic3.jpg?resize=730%2C952\")
This soft and fluffy knit looks like wool, but is 100% acrylic.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/acrylic4.jpg?resize=800%2C822\")
This acrylic knit has been decorated with black print. Pattern doesn’t show on reverse side.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/acrylic7.jpg?resize=763%2C1024\")
My cardigan is 80% acrylic and only 10% of wool. It also has 10% of polyamide to increase wear resistance. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/acrylic5.jpg?resize=800%2C980\")
Tendency to get dirty really fast shows here. After couple weeks of use the white diamond near the shoulder (above) is still white, but the diamond around the chest is already grayish in colour. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/acrylic6.jpg?resize=788%2C1024\")
Acrylic wears of quite fast and developes sheen surface. Pale stripe above the seam is worn off area. Wear sheen was caused by the seam allowance. Surface on worn-off areas is very smooth and there is hardly any fuzzyness, like on new garments. Pilling also appears.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"