Dralon

Synthetic fiber. After Bayer’s research on acrylonitril starting in 1942, the success of polyacrylic provided the basis for the acrylic Dralon, which was patented in 1954. Marketed first in Europe, and then in the rest of the world, it provides threads for weaving, machine-worked knitwear, auto interiors, and fake furs. It is versatile when blended with other natural or synthetic fibers. It is resistant to, among other things, acid, lye, and alcohol. During combustion it can emit toxic gases. It is bulky, stable, and permeable, and it doesn’t swell when wet.