For Polyester we have terms and definitions in 12 topics. The topics are Archival, Auto Body, Carpet, Corrosion, Interior Design, Kiteboard, Rope, Rugs, Shoes, Surf, Tires and Wire.

Polyester (Archival)

A common name for the plastic polyethylene terephthalate. Its characteristics include transparency, colorlessness, and high tensile strength. In addition, it is useful in preservation because it is very chemically stable. Commonly used in sheet or film form to make folders, encapsulations and book jackets. Its thickness is often measured in mils. Common trade names are Mylar® by DuPont and Melinex® by ICI.

Polyester (Auto Body)

A polymer formed from a reaction between many pairs of polycarboxylic acid and alcohol molecules.

Polyester (Carpet)

Synthetic.

Polyester (Corrosion)

Resin formed by condensation of polybasic and monobasic acids with polyhydric alcohols

Polyester (Interior Design)

Manufactured synthetic polymer fiber manufactured from coal, water and petroleum, which is resistant to shrinking, stretching or wrinkling

Polyester (Kiteboard)

Is the material used for the canopy of most inflatable kites ..ripstop polyester of about 50 gram weight.

Polyester (Rope)

A synthetic fiber used for its strength and resistance to ultraviolet deterioration. It does not have the stretch and elasticity of nylon and, as a result, will often last longer.

Polyester (Rugs)

Synthetic fiber most often used in staple spun yarns.

Polyester (Shoes)

A plastic material much used of thread, alone or blended with cotton for fabrics, and for hot melt adhesives.

Polyester (Surf)

A type of plastic resin; the most common type used in surfboard manufacturing.

Polyester (Tires)

A synthetic fiber.

Polyester (Wire)

A resin generally used as a thin film in tape form.

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