acrylic fiber
noun
: a quick-drying synthetic textile fiber made by polymerization of acrylonitrile usually with other monomers
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While the acrylic fiber market is estimated at $2.7 billion, it’s expected to drop to $2.4 billion by 2029—perhaps because of production regulations or the easy accessibility of polyester, per Mordor Intelligence.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Earlier this month, an acrylic fiber producer became the first major company in Turkey to permanently adopt a 4-day work week, leading to an 85% rise in work-life balance and employee engagement.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
They are made of polyester and acrylic fiber, which gives them a nice stretch, and according to shoppers, the elastic ankle cuff prevents compression of your legs and offers up a comfortable experience for everyday wear.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
Grasso, who learned to crochet from her late mother whom the brand is inspired by, hand-dyes her own fabrics and uses a combination of materials such as recyclable acrylic fibers, mohair, merino wool, silk and cotton to create the head-turning, colorful hats.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
Some slippers — such as those made of acrylic fibers — can simply be machine washed and even dried.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023
And, because they’re made of moisture-wicking acrylic fibers, my feet stay dry, even after a day on the slopes.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
Agloves touchscreen gloves are made with a soft, acrylic fiber that keep your hands warm and keep you connected to your phone.
—Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2020
Some of the benzene that hadn't already soaked into the ground burned up, along with cars containing ethyl ether and acrylonitrile, a volatile compound used to make plastics and acrylic fibers.
—Dennis Pillion, AL.com, 6 Jan. 2018
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Earlier this month, an acrylic fiber producer became the first major company in Turkey to permanently adopt a 4-day work week, leading to an 85% rise in work-life balance and employee engagement.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
They are made of polyester and acrylic fiber, which gives them a nice stretch, and according to shoppers, the elastic ankle cuff prevents compression of your legs and offers up a comfortable experience for everyday wear.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
Grasso, who learned to crochet from her late mother whom the brand is inspired by, hand-dyes her own fabrics and uses a combination of materials such as recyclable acrylic fibers, mohair, merino wool, silk and cotton to create the head-turning, colorful hats.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
Some slippers — such as those made of acrylic fibers — can simply be machine washed and even dried.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023
And, because they’re made of moisture-wicking acrylic fibers, my feet stay dry, even after a day on the slopes.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
Agloves touchscreen gloves are made with a soft, acrylic fiber that keep your hands warm and keep you connected to your phone.
—Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2020
Some of the benzene that hadn't already soaked into the ground burned up, along with cars containing ethyl ether and acrylonitrile, a volatile compound used to make plastics and acrylic fibers.
—Dennis Pillion, AL.com, 6 Jan. 2018
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“Acrylic fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylic%20fiber. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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