Terylene

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:plastic
synthetic fiber
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PET
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Dacron
polyester fiber
gptkbp:category textile materials
fibers
synthetic polymers
gptkbp:chemicalClass gptkb:polyethylene_terephthalate
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Imperial_Chemical_Industries
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1941
gptkbp:firstProduced 1950
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Terylene
gptkbp:meltingPoint about 260°C
gptkbp:producedBy polycondensation
gptkbp:property gptkb:plastic
lightweight
quick drying
high tensile strength
resistant to chemicals
resistant to abrasion
resistant to shrinking
resistant to stretching
wrinkle resistant
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:polyethylene_terephthalate
gptkb:plastic
gptkb:nylon
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
films
textiles
bottles
packaging
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Polyester
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5