Editing Modacrylic (section)

==Uses==

Modacrylics are used by producers of technically advanced fabrics for comfortable and protective blends often used in [[personal protective equipment]], primarily when environmental resistance or flame retardancy is necessary or required.  Modacrylics can combine flame retardancy with a relatively low density, keeping protective gear from being uncomfortably heavy (i.e. [[shirts]] and [[trousers]] worn by electrical linemen).  The combination of flame retardancy and low density is also useful in [[furnishings]], [[draperies]], and outdoor fabrics.

Modacrylics are also commonly used in [[fake fur]] fabrics, [[toupées]], [[wigs]] and [[Wool|fleece]]-type fabric.  By mixing the various forms of fibers one can easily create a realistic synthetic fur.  The fabrics can then be sheared or embossed to resemble fur even more closely. The heat-sensitivity of modacrylic also allows wigs and hairpieces to be curled and heat styled without damage.<ref name="Kadolph" />

Modacrylics are also used in fleece, knit-pile fabric backings, and nonwoven fabrics. Other uses of modacrylics include paint rollers, industrial fabrics, stuffed toys and filters.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/modacrylic.htm |title=Modacrylic Fiber - Modacrylic Staple Fiber, Modacrylic Tow Fiber<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-08-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328222236/http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/modacrylic.htm |archive-date=2010-03-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref>