Scientific & Genetic Names and Formula

• Water, coal and air are used to make polyester fibers. 

• When fibers are linked with ester (a compound formed by the reaction of alcohol and carboxylic acid) they tend to form polyesters.

The formula is a dicarboxylic acid mixed in with dialcohol which later turns into polyester.
 

Polyester is a very useful fiber and is used in our daily lives including in manufacturing:

(Earl, 2007).

• clothing

• furniture                       

• accessories

• toys
• recreational gear 
  

(Freedmon. 2010.)