The manufacturing of polyamide- and polypropylene-organoclay nanocomposite filaments and their suitability for textile applications

▸ PA6 and PP monofilaments comprising organoclays were produced via melt spinning. ▸ The performance of fibers was evaluated from the viewpoint of textile end-uses. ▸ PA6 nanocomposite fibers are good candidates for technical textile applications. ▸ PP nanocomposite fibers are very suitable for nonwoven textile market.