KEY CONCEPTS OF PLASTICS AND TEXTILES

-Thermoplastics are usually made from petroleum products. The most common thermoplastics are:

 • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

 • High-density polyethylene. 

 • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). 

 • Low-density polyethylene. 

 • Polypropylene.

 • Moulded polystyrene. 

 • Expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam.

(PET)         

- Thermosetting plastics are made from petroleum products. They include: 

• Polyurethane.

• Bakelite. 

• Melamine. 

• Polyester resins.

(MELAMINE)

- Typical elastomers include rubber and neoprene.