Noun

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Singular polyester

Plural polyesters

polyester (plural polyesters)

  1. Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds
  2. A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Fri Jul 17 19:07:30 2009

Polyester is a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many polyesters, the term "polyester" as a specific material most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyesters include naturally-occurring chemicals, such as in the cutin of plant cuticles, as well as synthetics through step-growth polymerization such as polycarbonate and polybutyrate. Natural polyesters and a few synthetic ones are biodegradable, but most synthetic polyesters are not.

Polyesters may be produced in numerous forms such as sheets and three-dimensional shapes. Polyesters as thermoplastics may change shape after the application of heat. While combustible at high temperatures, polyesters tend to shrink away from flames and self-extinguish upon ignition. Polyester fibers have high tenacity and E-modulus as well as low water absorption and minimal shrinkage in comparison with other industrial fibers.

Woven polyester fabrics are used in apparel and home furnishings such as bed sheets, beds, table sheets, curtains and draperies. Similarly, industrial polyesters are used in tyre reinforcements, ropes, fabrics for conveyor belts, safety belts, coated fabrics and plastic reinforcements with high energy absorption. Polyester fibers are also used to stuff pillows, comforters and cushion padding.

Polyester fabrics are claimed to have a "less natural" feel when compared to similarly-woven fabrics made from natural fibers (i.e. cotton in textile uses). However, polyester fabrics may exhibit other advantages over natural fabrics, such as improved wrinkle resistance. As a result, polyester fibers are sometimes spun together with natural fibers to produce a cloth with blended properties.

Close-up of a polyester shirt

Polyesters are also used to make bottles, films, tarpaulin, canoes, liquid crystal displays, holograms, filters, dielectric film for capacitors, film insulation for wire and insulating tapes.

Liquid crystalline polyesters are among the first industrially-used liquid crystalline polymers. They are used for their mechanical properties and heat-resistance. These traits also important in their application as an abradable seal in jet engines.

Thermosetting polyesters are used as casting materials, and chemosetting polyester resins are used as fiberglass laminating resins and non-metallic auto-body fillers. Fiberglass-reinforced unsaturated polyesters find wide application in bodies of yachts and as body parts of cars.

Polyesters are also widely used as a finish on high-quality wood products such as guitars, pianos and vehicle / yacht interiors. Burns Guitars, Rolls Royce and Sunseeker are a few companies that use polyesters to finish their products. Thixotropic properties of spray-applicable polyesters make them ideal for use on open-grain timbers, as they can quickly fill wood grain, with a high-build film thickness per coat. Cured polyesters can be sanded and polished to a high-gloss, durable finish.

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Sat Sep 5 12:34:18 2009

Polyester blanket put in dryer- is it too late?
Q. I dried my 16 month old's blankie that is 100% polyester. It has lost its 'softness' and shiny-ness. Is it ruined forever? Is there anyway to restore the softness? Thank goodness my baby isn't old enough to realize or care, but I feel terrible! Thanks!
Asked by LolaMola - Sat Nov 24 18:06:09 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Did you take it out of the dryer right away? Maybe you can try hand washing it in cool water with a very gentle detergent and fabric softener. Not sure if it will help but if it's ruined already, then it really can't hurt to try something else. You might come across a way to fix it or you'll know next time to hang it up or lay it flat to dry. This website gave some instructions on how to wash them. Maybe they can give you some help.
Answered by iktomi_3 - Sat Nov 24 18:17:42 2007

Pink polyester shirt, is it possible to make it white?
Q. I bought a 1970's sealed shirt off ebay, the seller said it was off-white. It looked off-white on the photo's, unfortunately... it's not, it's a light shade of pink. (unlike the current trend, I detest pink on men) The shirt is 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Is there any possible way to make this shirt white or off-white? Thanks.
Asked by Trigger - Wed Jun 25 09:02:45 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. wash it loads + loads of times
Answered by lovely lucy xxx - Wed Jun 25 09:24:13 2008

What is the best way to dye a set of polyester white curtains to a tan color? Polyester is fussy....?
Q. I understand that Rit dye won't take on materials that are 50 percent or greater polyester...Any suggestions for this material, or has anyone tried using coffee on polyester? I appreciate the help~
Asked by Ladybean - Tue Mar 6 23:12:28 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I recently used Rit to dye white polyester curtains a light blue. The directions did say it was not recommended for this material, but I proceeded anyway. The result: Even though I washed two sets of curtains in the same dye bath, they came out in two different shades. (I think the set that was at the bottom of the washer came out darker) I decided I liked the lighter shade better and re-washed the darker ones on gentle cycle in a very tiny amount of laundry detergent. They came out perfect. But that's just my experience.
Answered by PDY - Tue Mar 6 23:31:42 2007

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Contents

Francine Fishpaw

  • Minicam?!
  • I wish I could be more like you, Cuddles, always optimistic. I look into my future and all I see is a long, dark highway, filled with endless tollbooths and no exits.
  • Oh, everything smells so much better now.

Cuddles

  • This house is just like Architectural Digest, Francine!
  • Oh Heintz, she's straight from the gutter!
  • At first I thought he was walking the dog. Then I realized it was his date.
  • [after ripping a garment trying to squeeze into it] God damn these designers.
  • God Francine, you're the most drinkinest gal I've ever seen!
  • I got ants in my pants!

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