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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: BRSL on November 27, 2006, 08:53:26 pm

Title: Modacryl
Post by: BRSL on November 27, 2006, 08:53:26 pm

Hi guys just got off the phone to a lady after a suite cleaned (32 mins on free phone  :P ) 43 % Cotton 40 % MODACRYL and 17 % Ester short pile loosly fitted over a teak frame, now I am thinking im fine with the cotton part and am partly sure the Ester is there for the anti static and flame retardency but what is the MODACRYL I can only find reffrence to work gear being Welding Gloves and Fire and Safety Wear

Can anyone help please

Thanks
James

Title: Re: Modacryl
Post by: John Kelly on November 27, 2006, 09:06:21 pm

As far as I am aware James, Modacryl is a type of Copolymer filament. It is used for its shine and brightness qualities. I think it is very similar to Acrylic and is resistant to water up to 80 degrees.

Title: Re: Modacryl
Post by: Derek on November 28, 2006, 06:31:47 am

John, you are correct, it is a shortened version of 'modified acrylic'

Title: Re: Modacryl
Post by: BRSL on November 29, 2006, 09:12:48 pm

Thanks Guys, much appreciated  ;)