Acetate

Fine, almost papery artificial textile with a silk-like shimmer. The chemically produced fibre, made using the dry spinning process, consists of natural polymers similar to polyester and nylon, differing only in their building blocks (= monomers). Unlike silk, acetate wrinkles less quickly, absorbs minimal moisture, and is prone to static electricity. Due to its high sensitivity to heat, it should not be ironed at high temperatures or treated in a dryer. It is mainly used as lining material or for lightweight summer clothing like blouses.