DRALON

FIBER
Introduction:

Dry-spun fibers

With its double-T form, the dralon® X specialty comes closest to natural fibers in handling and

appearance. It is ideally suited for all blends with natural fibers such as wool, cotton, linen,

mohair etc.

Wet-spun fibers

This type shows the known and certified dralon® quality and high reliability. With its kidney

cross-section it is best suited for bright shades across the whole range of colours and applications.

All dralon fibers show outstanding light and weather resistance and give garments easy wash and

wear properties.

Dralon X:
dralon® X is a polyacrylonitrile fiber (PAN fiber).
It is produced by dry spinning.

The production process is divided into four stages:

1) Polymerisation
Acrylonitrile (ACN) is polymerised with other monomers (e.g. with a dyeing additive) to produce polyacrylonitrile (PAN).

2) Dissolving
After washing and drying, the white PAN powder is stirred into dimethylformamide (DMF) and heated until it dissolves.

The solution is then filtered.

3) Spinning
The solution is extruded through spinnerets, producing spinning material. The solvent (DMF*) is evaporated from the

solution using hot air during spinning (dry spinning process). It is then distilled and rused.

4) Aftertreatment
At the aftertreatment stage the spinning material is washed, drawn, crimped, dried and lubricated. At this stage the characteristics

properties, e.g. tenacity, elongation, titre, volume, handle, etc. are given to either staple fibre or tow.

Dralon Y
dralon® L is a polyacrylnitrile fiber type (PAN-Fiber).

It is produced by wet spinning.

The production process is divided into four stages:

1) Polymerisation
Acrylonitrile (ACN) is polymerised with other monomers to produce polyacrylonitrile (PAN).
2) Dissolving
After washing and drying, the white PAN powder is stirred into dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and heated until it dissolves.

The solution is then filtered.

3) Spinning
The solution is extruded through spinnerets, producing spinning material. The solvent is evaporated from the solution

using a water bath during spinning (wet spinning process). It is then distilled and rused.

4) Aftertreatment
At the aftertreatment stage the spinning material is washed, drawn, crimped, dried and lubricated. At this stage the

characteristics properties, e.g. tenacity, elongation, titre, volume, handle, etc. are given to the tow.

Fiber comparison

Compare the outstanding charateristics of dralon® with that of other fibers such as cotton,

polyamide, polyester and polypropylene. Get dralonized now!

dralon® X – unique in the area of acrylic fibers.

Learn more about the advantages of the six specific dralon® X fiber types:
dralon® X 860 / condralon

condralon is a new tow type for stretch breaking. With its

shrinking capacity of up to 28% it is ideally suited for
the production of mink blankets due to its combination of
high pile stability with extraordinarily soft hand. It can
of course also be employed for other applications especially
if a high shrinkage is required.
Titer / tow weight
dtex / Ktex
2,6 / 110

Lustre
bright

dralon® X 800

tow-type for stretch breaking

for normal and high bulk yarns
(approx. 19 – 22 % shrinkage)
Titer / tow weight
dtex / Ktex
1,7 / 95
2,2 / 95
3,3 / 95, 125
4,1 / 95, 125
5,0 / 95
6,7 / 125
Lustre
bright, semi dull
bright, semi dull
bright, semi dull
bright, semi dull
bright, semi dull
bright

dralon® X 251

non-shrinking fiber with very fine titer

for rotor-spinning and cotton-spinning systems
well-suitable in blends with natural or half synthetic fibers
Titer / cut length
dtex /mm
0,6 / 32
1,1 / 40
1,3 / 40, 50
1,7 / 40
Lustre
bright
bright
bright
bright
dralon® X 250

non-shrinking fiber for

rotor-spinning system,
cotton-spinning system
Titer / cut length
dtex /mm
1,3 / 40
1,7 / 40
2,2 / 50
Lustre
semi dull / bright
semi dull / bright
bright

dralon® X 101
Most important standard type:
unblended processing or in blend with wool or other fibers,
can be employed to produce hand and machine-knitting
yarns, furnishing fabrics, table cloth, upholstery fabrics,
carpets, velours, fur imitations, blankets
Titer / cut length
dtex /mm
8,9 / 110 – 130 VC
11,0 / 110 – 130 VC, 130 – 150 VC
17,0 / 130-150 VC
Lustre
bright / semi dull
bright / semi dull
bright / semi dull

dralon® X 100

Most important standard type:

unblended processing or in blend with wool or other fibers,
can be employed to produce hand and machine-knitting
yarns, furnishing fabrics, table cloth, upholstery fabrics,
carpets, velours, fur imitations, blankets
Titer / cut length
dtex /mm
3,3 / 28, 40, 60, 64, 85-105, 85-125 VC
4,1 / 60
5,0 / 32, 60, 75, 85-105 VC
5,0 / 60, 75, 85-105 VC
6,7 / 60, 75, 85-105 VC
11,0 / 110-130 VC
17,0 / 130-150 VC
Lustre
bright / semi dull
bright / semi dull
bright
semi dull
bright
bright / semi dull
bright / semi dull

dralon® L - the certified dralon® quality.

Learn more about the advantages of the five specific dralon® L fiber types:

dralon® L 900
standard tow type for a wide range of applications

Standard tow type for a wide range of applications with high efficiency and productivity. A tow

with a wide range of deniers for a wide range of yarn counts.

Available titer dtex tow weight ktex Lustre

1.3 63 bright

2.2 106 bright / semidull

3.3 120, 145 bright / semidull

5.6 135, 150 bright / semidull

Supply form:

Bales of approx. 750 kg packaged with polypropylene bags and polyester hoops.

Dimensions: l x w x h are 118 x 113 x 105 cm

dralon® L 910

tow type for medium-bulk yarns

dralon® L 910

Tow type for medium bulk yarns with an approximate yarn shrinkage of 16% ± 1%.

Available titer dtex tow weight ktex Lustre

3.0 108 bright / semidull

Supply form:

Bales of approx. 750 kg packaged with polypropylene bags and polyester hoops.

Dimensions: l x w x h are 118 x 113 x 105 cm

dralon® L 930
tow type for yarns with improved pilling properties

Tow type for yarns with improved pilling properties.

Available titer dtex tow weight ktex Lustre

2.2 110 semidull

3.0 130 semidull

Supply form:

Bales of approx. 750 kg packaged with polypropylene bags and polyester hoops.

Dimensions: l x w x h are 118 x 113 x 105 cm

dralon® L 940
tow type for ecru yarns with a very soft handle

Tow type for ecru yarns with a very soft handle (without adding softener).

Available titer dtex tow weight ktex Lustre

3.3 145 semidull

5.6 135 semidull

Supply form:

Bales of approx. 750 kg packaged with polypropylene bags and polyester hoops.

Dimensions: l x w x h are 118 x 113 x 105 cm

dralon® L 950
tow type for Repco spinning system

Tow type for Repco-spinning systems (special settings are requested).

Available titer dtex tow weight ktex Lustre

3.3 120 semidull

Supply form:

Bales of approx. 750 kg packaged with polypropylene bags and polyester hoops.

Dimensions: l x w x h are 118 x 113 x 105 cm

PROPERTIES
How Dralon fiber look like: