From Fiber to Finish: Liquid polymer to fiber perfection.
All of our 100% solution-dyed acrylic fibers begin as a liquid acrylic polymer solution. This solution is injected with elemental pigments, then extruded, aligned, stretched, crimped and cut, resulting in a fiber that resembles natural cotton. This process ensures that our colors completely permeate the fiber, and enables our yarn to stand up to the elements better than yarn-dyed or piece-dyed fabrics.
We believe that understanding the differences between the many fibers used in outdoor fabrics will allow our clients to choose products that not only live up to, but surpass, their expectations.Not only does the solution-dyed acrylic fiber offer a more natural look and feel, the polymer itself has an inherent resistance to ultraviolet degradation, which exceeds that of other fibers such as polypropelene, olefin and polyester. On a microscopic level, the cross-section of our fiber is round, which seems like a small detail. However, unlike the kidney-bean shape of other solution-dyed fibers, the round shape adds a higher tenacity, improved abrasion resistance and better color consistency. Dralon*, another acrylic that is often promoted for outdoor use, is yarn-dyed, which means the color does not permeate all the way though, causing it to fall short of Perennials’ stringent standards for fade and bleach tests.
Years of research have proven that 100% solution-dyed acrylic is still the superior product for outdoor use.
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