S.No. | Fiber Types | Melting Point Observation |
---|---|---|
1. | Acetate | • Melts at 224–280°C |
2. | Acrylic | • Softens at 240°C • Does not melt |
3. | Aramid | • Does not melt |
4. | Modacrylic | • Contracts at 135-155°C • Melts at 204–225°C • Some modacrylic don’t melt |
5. | Nylon 6 | • Melts at 213°C |
6. | Nylon 11 | • Melts at 182-186°C |
7. | Nylon 6,12 | • Melts at 217–227°C |
8. | Nylon 6,6 | • Melts at 254–267°C |
9. | Olefin Polyethylene | • Melts at 122–135°C |
10. | Olefin Polypropylene | • Softens at 145-150°C • Melts at 152–173°C |
11. | Polyester [PET] | • Melts at 256–268°C |
12. | Polyester [PBT] | • Melts at 256-268°C |
13. | Polyester [Kodel] | • Melts at 290°C |
14. | Rayon | • Chars at 185-200°C • Does not melt |
15. | Saran | • Shrinks at 90°C • Softens at 115°C • Melts at 167–184°C |
16. | Spandex | • Melts at 231°C |
17. | Triacetate | • Darkens at 230°C • Melts at 260°C |
18. | Vinal | • Melts at 200–260°C |
References:
- Identification of Textile Fibers by M M Houck
- Fundamentals of Forensic Science By Max M. Houck, Jay A. Siegel