Acetate: A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is cellulose acetate. Acetate fabrics are fast-drying, wrinkle and shrinkage resistant, crisp or soft in hand depending upon the end use, and luxurious in appearance.

Acrylic: A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units. Because acrylic fabrics are thermoplastic, fabrics may be heat-set for wrinkle resistance and to provide permanency to pleats. Acrylic fabrics have low moisture absorbency and dry relatively quickly.

Aesthetics: In textiles, properties perceived by touch and sight, such as hand, color, luster, drape and texture of fabrics or garments.