polyester Insights

What is polyester?

Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in their main chain. As a specific material, it most commonly refers to a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyester fibers are widely used in textiles for clothing, home furnishings, and industrial fabrics due to their high strength, durability, resistance to stretching and shrinking, wrinkle resistance, and ease of care. Polyester resins are also used in coatings, films, and molded products.

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What other technologies are related to polyester?

polyester Competitor Technologies

Vinyl Ester

Vinyl ester resins are used in similar applications to polyester resins, offering improved corrosion resistance and strength, thus competing in the same market.

mentioned alongside polyester in 71% (55) of relevant job posts

Nylon

Nylon is a synthetic polymer used in fibers and plastics, competing with polyester in various applications, especially textiles and engineering plastics, offering different properties like higher strength or elasticity.

mentioned alongside polyester in 13% (75) of relevant job posts

Epoxy

Epoxy resins are thermosetting polymers used as adhesives, coatings, and composite materials. While having different chemical structures from polyester, they are often used in similar applications requiring strong bonding and durability, making them a competitor.

mentioned alongside polyester in 4% (112) of relevant job posts