Give five uses and properties of terylene?

Terylene fibre was first discovered by chemists Lanca and Shire in 1941. It is a synthetic polyester fibre, produced by polymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, both of which are derived from petroleum. Terylene is widely used in the textile industry to make durable clothing such as sarees, dresses, and other garments. When blended with cotton or wool, it can be used to produce a large variety of fabrics.

Properties of Terylene:

1. Terylene is elastic and resists creasing, requiring minimal ironing.
2. It is a strong fibre, unaffected by bleaching or dry-cleaning agents, and resistant to moderate exposure to acids.
3. It is easy to wash, absorbs very little water, and dries quickly.
4. It is resistant to friction.
5. Terylene remains stable at high temperatures.
6. It is insoluble in most organic solvents and resistant to both acids and alkalis.

Uses of Terylene:

1. Used as polyester tricot knit in fashion garments.
2. Employed in manufacturing plastic bottles, sheets, ropes, nets, and sails.
3. Used for durable clothing like dresses, raincoats, fleece jackets, and dress materials.
4. Utilized in nonwoven needle-punched carpets, often for exhibition purposes.
5. Applied in laundry equipment, such as automatic clothing vacuum packaging machines.