11 3 Artificial Fibers Chapter 11 A Study

11. 3 Artificial Fibers Chapter 11: A Study of Fibers and Textiles November 30, 2014 Sanders 2: 36 PM

Homework 1. 2. 3. What are the types of synthetic fibers? What are most synthetic fibers made from? What are some negative features of nylon?

Vocabulary s Amorphous: without a defined shape; fibers composed of a loose arrangement of polymers that are soft, elastic and absorbing. s Monomer: a small molecule that may bond to other monomers to become a polymer. December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Synthetic Fibers s Fibers that are synthetic are man-made. s Man-made fibers are either regenerated fibers and polymers. s s s Rayon Acetate Nylon Acrylics Polyesters December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Regenerated Fibers s It is also known as modified natural fibers. s The most common is rayon. s Cellulose mixed with acetate creates a fiber used in carpets. December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Synthetic Polymer Fibers s Synthetic fibers are petroleum based. s The shape of the fiber is based on the manufacture point. s Spinnerets drip out the synthetic fiber. s The shape of the fiber is determined at the factory. December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Polyester s Common synthetic fiber. s It is a large group of synthetic fibers made from similar chemical make up. s Polar fleece s Wrinkle resistant pants s Added to natural fibers for strength December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Nylon s Nylon is easily broken down by light or acid. s Nylon introduced as artificial silk. December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Acrylic s Acrylic is lightweight, soft, and warm, with a woollike feel. s It can also be made to mimic other fibers, such as cotton, when spun on short staple equipment. December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Olefins s It is used in wallpaper, ropes, and vehicle interiors. s Olefin is s Strong s Colorfast s Comfortable December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Textiles s Fibers are spun into yarns. s Yarns are woven into textiles. s Woven fabrics have been found 6000 years old. s The image on the right is cloth used to wrap a mummy somewhere from 664 - 323 BC. December 13, 2021 woven linen mummy wrapping Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM

Weaving s Weaving is the intertwining of fibers into a fabric. s The lengthwise fiber is called the warp. s The crosswise fabric is called the weft. December 13, 2021 Unit 5: The Study of Fibers and Textiles 2: 36 PM