Acrylic Fibers: Versatile Man-Made Textile Material Acrylic fibers, also known as polyacrylonitrile fibers or acrylate fibers, are synthetic fibers made from polyacrylonitrile or modified polyacrylonitrile. They were first developed in the mid-20th century and have become a popular alternative to wool in knitting clothing and textiles. Some key facts about it:Production Process The production of it begins with the polymerization of acrylonitrile...