-It is a strong fibre therefore hard wearing and resistant to wear and tear.
-It has a affinity for dyes and therefore can be produced in variety of attractive colours to suit interior décor.
-It is resistant to abrasion, heat, sunlight, acids microorganisms, and cleaning solvents. Therefore suitable for curtains and carpets, place mats and table cloths.
-It is resistant to shrinking and stretching as well as creasing therefore suitable for chairbacks and sofa set covers, chair covers, fillings for duvets, and cushions.
-Its stains and dirt are easy to remove during laundry.
-It IS NOT ABSORBENT.
-It is non-flammable.
-It drapes well especially for use in net curtains
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