3.3.2 Properties of Acetate and Triacetate: Shape : Shape can be controlled by the manufacturer-therefore uniform in observed appearance. Luster : Vary from dull to bright. Elastic Recovery : Good Resiliency : Low (acetate) Good (Triacetate) Dimensional stability : Good (for both) Resistance to Acids : Both fibers have fair resistance to dilute acids and poor to concentrated acids.

Controls for such fabrics permit great design flexibility, the use of several colors in the filling direction as well as the warp which may be strung with several different colors of yarn etc and the use of various types of yarns provides methods for producingfigure weaves in selected or spot areas of a fabric. The main types of fabric made through the use of additional yarns are lappet, swivel and spot.