Acrylic fibers are produced from acrylonitrile, a petrochemical. The acrylonitrile is usually combined with small amounts of other chemicals to improve the ability of the resulting acrylic fiber to absorb dyes. Some acrylic fibers are dry spun and others are wet spun. Acrylic fibers are used in staple or tow form.
Acrylic fibers have many fantanstic properties, like outstanding wickability & quick drying to move moisture from body surface, superior resistance to sunlight degradation.So acrylic fiber are used in many industries, like apparel[apparel?:apparel paper cutter machine], home furnishings, industrial uses,etc.