Acetate Filament

Celanese Acetate is the inventor and world's largest producer of cellulose acetate. The word "Celanese" is derived from the words "cellulose" and "ease", referring to the ease of care characteristics of cellulose acetate fabrics. Celanese acetate enhances the look, the feel and the comfort of fine clothing.

Acetate filament is versatile, comfortable, and environmentally friendly.

View our Filament Products List to find acetate filament products available by denier, luster and package type.

Learn more about the acetate filament yarns we produce and their appropriate applications by viewing our product bulletins.

Top designers choose fabrics of Celanese acetate and acetate blends for use in their fashions. View the latest fashions created from Acetate Filament.

Versatile

• Available in both woven & knit fabrics for women's, men's and children's wear, linings and home furnishings
• Fibers take dye brilliantly for a full range of color capability from pure whites and pastel tints to rich, deep tones
• Blends with rayon, cotton, wool, silk, linen, nylon, acrylic, polyester and spandex to create everything from comfortable knits to woven crepes to satins
• Fibers can be cross-dyed for heather and iridescent effects
• Fabrics can be designed for a soft, smooth hand or crisp, dry hand
• Fabrics can be calendared, sanded or brushed for surface interest
• Luxurious, fluid hand
• Exceptional drape

Comfortable

• One of the softest fibers available
• Fibers breathe and transport moisture away from the body for cool, comfortable wear
• No static; no cling

Environmentally Friendly

• Manufactured from reforested trees, a "natural", renewable resource
• Biodegradable
• Tested for harmful substances according to the Oeko-Tex Standard 100

Need more information? Check out our product bulletins, product list, and technical literature. To see examples of the fashion produced from our fibers, click here.