Chemical modification of acrylic fibres to improve some of their properties [A Review Article]

This review is given to illustrate and interpret some modifications acrylic fibers to attain better properties. Improvements of fire resistance, heat stability, dyeability, antimicrobial, moisture regain and conductivity properties are reported. Improvements of the aforementioned properties give the fibres an important position in the textile industry. The modified fibres became more convenient in different uses