Used primarily in the production of acrylic fibers for textiles and apparel due to its excellent dyeability, softness, resilience, and resistance to sunlight, moisture, and chemicals, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. Commonly found in clothing, upholstery, blankets, and carpeting. Also serves as a precursor in the manufacturing of carbon fibers, which are critical in aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment industries for their high strength-to-weight ratio. Additionally, utilized in some specialty coatings and films where chemical resistance and durability are required, and in certain water and air filtration systems because its surface can be modified to enhance contaminant absorption.