Vinyon

Vinyon is a synthetic fiber made from polyvinyl chloride. In some countries other than the United States, vinyon fibers are referred to as polyvinyl chloride fibers. It can bind non-woven fibers and fabrics. It was invented in 1939.

It has the same health problems associated with chlorinated polymers. In the past, Vinyon was used a substitute for plant-based filters in tea bags.

## Contents

* 1 Vinyon fiber characteristics
* 2 Major vinyon fiber uses
* 3 Production
* 4 See also
* 5 References

## Vinyon fiber characteristics

* doesn't flame, but softens at low temperatures(55 C)
* high resistance to chemicals
* Moisture absorption is less than 0.5% and moisture regained is less than 0.1%
* crease resistant and elastic

## Major vinyon fiber uses

* industrial applications as a bonding agent for non-woven fabrics and products

## Production

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission definition for vinyon fiber is "A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85 percent by weight of vinyl chloride units (--CH2--CHCl--)."

First U.S. commercial vinyon fiber production: 1939, FMC Corporation, Fiber Division (formerly American Viscose Corporation).

## See also

* Textile

## References

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