Eastman's years of experience in manufacturing polyester and copolyester resins enable us to assist fiber manufacturers in enhancing their products and better serving their customers in the textiles and nonwoven industries. Eastman provides four families of polymers that meet the needs of a wide range of applications for the fibers industry. Eastman polyesters - The PET family of polyesters includes both homopolymers and copolymers. These polyesters can be used in spunbonded and melt blown products.
Applications range from apparel to carpet.
It can be used in both unicomponent and bicomponent binder fibers. The family of Eastman PCT polyester has superior physical and chemical attributes, making it the choice for fabrics that must perform well in demanding, high-temperature applications. It is used to produce staple fibers, filament yarn, and spunbonded and melt blown fabrics. The unique chemistry of this patented family yields fibers and spunbonded and melt blown fabrics with a wide range of utility that are completely biodegradable. Copyright 2000 Eastman Chemical Company.