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Fiber Acronyms

The abbreviations listed below are used in conjunction with the A to Z Supplier and Manufacturer index to indicate which fiber(s) are manufactured or distributed by each company.

  • Ar    Aramid Fibers
  • Ac    Acrylic Fibers
  •  A     Acetate Fibers
  •  C    Carbon Fibers
  • DAc Diacetate Fibers
  • PI    Polyimide Fibers
  •  N    Nylon Fibers
  •  M   Melamine Fibers
  • Va    Polyvinyl Alcohol (Vinylon)
  • Ma   Modacrylic (Modified Acrylic Fibers)
  • Pe    Polyester Fibers
  •  O    Olefin Fibers
  • Pa    Polyarylate Fibers (Vectran)
  • Ur    Polyurethane Fibers (Spandex)
  •  V     Viscose Rayon (Poly(vinyl chloride))
  • Vi     Vinyon (Regenerated Cellulose)
  •  S    Polyvinylidene Chloride Fibers (Saran)
  • Az   Regenerated Protein Fibers (Azlon)