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Polyester vs Modacrylic - What's the difference?

polyester | modacrylic |

As nouns the difference between polyester and modacrylic

is that polyester is any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds while modacrylic is any of several copolymer fibres (mostly polymers of acrylonitrile) that are soft yet strong, and are used in carpeting, wigs, etc.

As an adjective polyester

is of, or consisting of polyesters.

polyester

English

(wikipedia polyester)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds
  • A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

    • Adjective

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  • Of, or consisting of polyesters

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    modacrylic

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia modacrylic) (en noun)
  • Any of several copolymer fibres (mostly polymers of acrylonitrile) that are soft yet strong, and are used in carpeting, wigs, etc