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Fabric 204: Synthetic Fabrics – In-Depth Guide

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✔ Learn how synthetic fibers work
Polyester, nylon, rayon, spandex, acrylic, and microfiber

✔ Compare fabric behavior & use cases
From sportswear to home textiles to fitted pieces

✔ Understand the pros and the problems
Stretch, softness, breathability—and what to watch out for

✔ Navigate blends, care & sustainability
Smart tips, real uses, and eco-minded choices

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Synthetic fabrics have transformed fashion and performance wear. This guide gives you a clear, practical understanding of the most widely used synthetic materials today—like polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, rayon, and microfiber.

You’ll learn how each fiber is made, what makes it useful, and how to compare them for real-world applications like sportswear, fitted garments, home textiles, and technical fabrics. Whether you’re deciding on blends, building a product line, or trying to balance performance and sustainability—this guide will help you choose wisely.

What’s Inside:

  • Full breakdown of synthetic fibers: polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, rayon & microfiber

  • Fiber-by-fiber comparison of elasticity, breathability, texture, and cost

  • Practical applications: which fibers are best for sportswear, outerwear, lingerie, furniture & more

  • Advantages & disadvantages for each fabric type—including stretch, care, wear, and climate impact

  • Blending strategies with cotton, wool, elastane, and other synthetics

  • GSM, moisture-wicking, wrinkle resistance, heat sensitivity & pilling behavior explained

  • Environmental concerns & recycled alternatives like rPET and ECONYL®

  • Expert tips on care, shrinkage, colorfastness, and storage