1. Acetate- a shiny manufactured fiber, made with cellulose.
Sophia Munns Period 6

2. Fiber Description
Luxurious feel and appearance
Wide range of colors and lusters
Excellent drapability and softness
Relatively fast drying
Shrink, moth and mildew resistant
It is made by removing the sulfate, then cellulose acetate is dissolved in acetone for extrusion, after the filaments emerge from the spinneret, the solvent is evaporated in warm air creating fine filaments of cellulose acetate.

3. + And - Advantages: Disadvantages: Needs to be dry cleaned
Very comfortable
Luxurious feel
Silky appearance
Disadvantages:
Needs to be dry cleaned
Dyes may fade or bleed
Subject to static electricity
Heat sensitive

4. General Uses Blouses Dresses Linings wedding and party attire
home furnishings
Draperies
Upholstery
Cigarette filters

5. Cleaning and Care Must be dry cleaned Some types washable some not
Nail polish remover will dissolve the fabric
Oil stains may not come out
Hand-wash in warm water with mild suds.
Do not twist or wring out garment.
Do not soak colored items.
Press while damp on wrong side with cool iron. For finishing on the right side, use a pressing cloth.