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Polyamide: origin and types

Polyamide is a synthetic polymer patented in the 1930s, often also known by the name Nylon.

At has different names according to the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.

The most common are:

  • nylon 6.6 obtained from hexamethylenediamine adipate;
  • nylon 6 from ε-caprolactam;
  • nylon 11 extracted from castor oil.

 

Elastic yarns with polyamide or nylon

Featuring very thin filaments organised in an elastic structure, polyamide combines a range of high-performance technical specifications.

This fibre is wear-resistant, is highly elastic, dries quickly and does not need to be ironed. It is also anallergic and resistant to moulds and bacteria.

FILTERS:

Fiber

  • Angora
  • Cotton
  • Flax
  • Merinos Wool
  • Modal
  • Polyamide
  • Viscose

NE Count

  • 4,5
  • 36/1
  • 40/1

NM Count

  • 1/26
  • 1/28
  • 1/40
  • 1/50
  • 1/60
  • (-)1/68 s e z
  • 1/85
  • 2/28000
  • (-)7,5
  • 13
  • 2000
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 3400
  • 3500
  • 4000
  • 4500
  • 5000
  • 6500
  • 7000
  • 7500
  • 9000
  • 9500
  • 11500
  • 13000
  • 13500
  • 14000
  • (-)15000
  • 20000

Yarn type

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  • Mélange
  • Slubby

Collection

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Application sectors

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Certifications

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Stock service

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Raw Products

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BACIO
BACIO (GREGGIO/RAW WHITE)
NE:
36/1
40/1
NM:
1/60
1/68 S e Z
Polyamide
Modal
Angora
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
NM:
15000
Polyamide
Flax
Merinos Wool
Viscose
NODINO (circular)
NODINO (circular)
NE:
4,5
NM:
7,5
Polyamide
Cotton

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