Comparison with Other Fibers
Property
SPF
Cotton
Viscose
Silk
Wool
Breaking strength
(CN/dtex)
Dry
3.8-4.0
1.9-3.1
1.5-2.0
2.6-3.5
0.9-1.6
Wet
2.5-3.0
2.2-3.1
0.7-1.1
1.9-2.5
0.7-1.3
Dry breaking extension (%)
18-21
7-10
18-24
14-25
25-35
Initial Modulus (kg/mm2)
700-1300
850-1200
850-1150
650-1250
Loop strength (%)
75-85
70
30-65
60-80
Knot strength (%)
85
92-100
45-60
80-85
Moisture regain (%)
8.6
9.0
13.0
11.0
14-16
Density (g/cm3)
1.29
1.50-1.54
1.46-1.52
1.34-1.38
1.33
Heat endurance
Yellowing and tackifing at about 120° C
(Bad)
Becoming brown
After long time
Processing
at 150° C(Ecellent)
Strength down
after longtime processing
at 150° C (Good)
Keep stable
When temperature <=148° C
(Good)
Alkali resistance
At general level
Excellent
Good
Bad
Acid resistance
Ultraoviolate resistance
At the general level