The difference between nylon and polyester

The difference between nylon and polyester is explained as follows:

1. Different appearance and structure

Nylon has a dull luster, the surface feels like a layer of wax, and the color is not bright. The hand feels stiff, and the fabric is loosened after being squeezed tightly. There are creases and can slowly return to its original shape. The warp and weft yarns have high fastness.

Polyester imitates silk with a strong sense and bright luster, but it is not soft enough, has a glittering effect, has a smooth hand feel, flat and good elasticity. After squeezing the silk surface, loosen it without obvious crease. After the warp and weft are soaked in water, they are not easy to tear.

2. Different uses

Nylon fabric has better moisture absorption, so the clothes made of nylon are more comfortable to wear than polyester clothes. It has good resistance to moth and corrosion. Nylon fabric is a light fabric, suitable for making mountaineering clothes, winter clothes, etc.

Polyester fabric has poor hygroscopicity and has a sense of stuffiness when worn. At the same time, it is easy to be charged with static electricity and contaminate dust, which affects its appearance and comfort. With thermoplasticity, it can be made into pleated skirts with long-lasting pleats.

3. Different ingredients

Polyester-polyester fiber. The characteristics are good breathability and moisture removal, as well as strong resistance to acids and alkalis, and UV resistance. Generally, the fabrics with multiples of 75D are polyester. For example, 75D, 150D, 300D, and 600D are all polyester. The appearance of the fabric is darker and rougher than nylon.

Nylon-nylon, polyamide fiber. The characteristics are high strength, high wear resistance, high chemical resistance and good deformation resistance and aging resistance. Generally, the fabric with multiples of 70D is nylon. For example, 70D, 210D, 420D, and 840D are all nylon materials. The gloss of the cloth is brighter and the hand feels smoother. Nylon has better elasticity.

4. Different performance

The main feature of polyester is good stability. Generally, adding a small amount of polyester to clothes can help anti-wrinkle and plasticity. The disadvantage is that it is easy to be static and easy to pilling.

Nylon, near the flame, quickly curls and melts into a white gel. It melts and drops and bubbles in the flame. There is no flame when burning. It is difficult to continue burning away from the flame. It emits a celery smell. After cooling, it is light brown. The molten material is easy to grind. broken.