Fashion A to Z: Acetate

Acetato: dentro de la industria de la moda este término es utilizado como una abreviación de "acetato de celulosa", un material producido al tratar celulosa (obtenida de algodón o pulpa de madera) con ácido acético & anhídrido acético. Las telas de acetato, las cuales son muchas, son versátiles, con buen drapeado, retienen la forma durante el lavado y el secado, y muestran gran resistencia contra las arrugas y manchas. Sin embargo, son relativamente débiles y poco elásticas.

Within the clothing industry this term is typically used as an abbreviation of "cellulose acetate", a material produced by treating cellulose (obtained from cotton or wood pulp) with acetic acid & acetic anhydride. Acetate fabrics, of which there are a variety, are versatile, drape well, retain their shape during washing and drying, and show good resistance to wrinkles and stains. However, they are relatively weak and inelastic.