The conventional signs of the fibres, which are contained in fabric. The signs are accepted, according to the International Standart.
The composition of the fabrics is indicated via Latin letters. All the basic signs and their meaning are presented in our table below for you to orientate while choosing fabric.
Wo, W |
Wool |
WA |
Angora wool |
WL |
Lama wool |
WP |
Alpaka wool |
SE |
Silk |
CO |
Cotton |
ALG |
Cotton |
LI |
Linen |
MA |
Modacryl (mixed yarn of synthetic fibres up to 85% and acrylonitrile up to 35%) |
JU |
Jute |
AC |
Acetate |
VI, R |
Viscose |
PC |
Acryl |
PAC |
Acryl |
PA |
Polyamide |
PL, P, T |
Polyester |
PES |
Polyester |
PLO |
Polyolefine |
PVC |
Polyvinylchloride |
PP |
Polypropylene |
EA |
Elastan |
PU |
Polyurethane |
MD |
Modal |
SP |
Spandex, stretch |
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