What Is Arnel Vintage Material Fabric?

Arnel is a fiber used primarily to make fabric.

Arnel is the trademark name of a synthetic fiber developed in the 1950s. It was popular at first, but production was discontinued by the manufacturer in 1986 due to concerns about the toxicity of a chemical used to manufacture the fiber.

Arnel Fiber

Arnel is the name of cellulose triacetate made from processing tree fibers. It is considered an offshoot of nylon, like the more commonly known rayon. It is often blended with polyester.

Uses

Arnel threads are woven together or blended with other fabric threads to create cloth. Primarily used in clothing, Arnel can also be used in other home goods such as rugs and blankets.

Appearance

By itself, Arnel is a crisp fabric with a smooth, dull finish. It is often used in a woven material called "sharkskin" that is also known for being smooth and crisp. Arnel clothing is machine washable. It retains its whiteness, unlike other synthetic fabrics that can yellow over time.

References

• HighBeam Research: Daily News Record: Celanese to Stop Making Arnel Triacetate Fiber
• Flame Retardant Cellulose Acetate and Arnel Triacetate
• Science Encyclopedia: Artificial Fibers--Polymeric Fibers, Other Synthetic Fibers
• The Free Dictionary: Sharkskin