Fiber Cotton Uses Sheets Towels Bedspreads Draperies Upholstery
Fiber: Cotton Uses Sheets Towels Bedspreads Draperies Upholstery Rugs Characteristics Absorbent Easy to dye/print Highly flammable unless treated Wrinkles easily Shrinks in hot water unless treated Soils easily Does not generate static electricity
Fiber: Flax(Linen) Uses Draperies Upholstery Tablecloths Kitchen Towels Characteristics Strongest natural fiber Durable, withstands frequent laundering Ages well Lint free Wrinkles easily unless treated Flammable Expensive if good quality
Fiber: Silk Uses Draperies Upholstery Lampshades Wall Hangings Characteristics Strong but lightweight Very absorbent Dyes well Smooth and lustrous Resist wrinkling Retains shapes well Soil resistant Expensive Yellows with age Spotted by water unless specially treated
Fiber: Wool Uses Blankets Draperies Carpets Upholstery Rugs Characteristics Warmest of all fibers Very absorbent Wrinkle resistant Holds and retains shape Creases well Expensive
Fiber: Acetate Uses Bedspreads Draperies Fiberfill Upholstery Characteristics Easy to dye Drapes well Soft and luxurious Inexpensive Resistant to pilling, moths, and mildew Non absorbent Melts under high heat
Fiber: Acrylic Uses Awnings Blankets Carpeting Draperies Fiberfill Rugs Upholstery Characteristics Resembles wool Soft, warm, lightweight Colorfast Retains shape well Nonabsorbent Generates static electricity Resistant to wrinkles, chemicals, moths, mildew, and sunlight. Not resistant to abrasion pilling, stretching, and soil Available as microfiber
Fiber: Glass Uses Curtains Draperies Insulation batting Characteristics Strong and relatively heavy Resistant to heat, flames, and most chemicals Nonabsorbent
Fiber: Metallic Uses Draperies Rugs Slipcovers Tablecloths Upholstery Characteristics Colorfast Very durable Resistant to moths, mildew, and shrinking
Fiber: Modacrylic Uses Awnings Blankets Carpeting Curtains Rugs Draperies Characteristics Warm, heavy and bulky Retains shape well Flame resistant Resistant to chemicals, moths, mildew, and shrinking
Fiber: Nylon Uses Bedspreads Carpeting Curtains Draperies Outdoor furniture Mattress pads Rugs Slipcovers Tablecloths Upholstery Characteristics Very strong and durable Lustrous and light weight Easy to dye Drapes well Retains shape well Resistant to moths, mildew, and oily stains. Non absorbent Generates static electricity Not resistant to soil and pilling Available in microfiber
Fiber: Olefin Uses Awnings Carpeting Carpet backings Doormats Outdoor furniture Mattresses Slipcovers Upholstery Characteristics Very strong Colorfast Very durable Quick dying Resistant to abrasion, chemicals, moths, mildew, oily stains, and shrinking. inexpensive
Fiber: Polyester Uses Awnings Bedspreads Blankets Carpeting Curtains Draperies Fiberfill Mattresses/mattress pads Pillowcases/sheets Slipcovers Tablecloths upholstery Characteristics Colorfast Very strong and durable Easy to dye Retains shape well Resistant to wrinkles, stretching, bleach, moths, and mildew Nonabsorbent Generates static electricity Not resistant to oily stains, soil, and pilling Available in microfiber
Fiber: Rayon Uses Bedspreads Curtains Draperies Sheets Slipcovers Tablecloths Upholstery Characteristics Resembles cotton Absorbent Easy to dye Colorfast Drapes well Resistant to moths and pilling Wrinkles easily unless treated Shrinks in hot water unless treated Highly flammable unless treated Available in microfiber
Fiber: Saran Uses Awning Draperies Outdoor furniture Characteristics Colorfast Very durable Strong and heavy Flame resistant Resistant to chemicals, moths, mildew, oily stains, and sunlight Softens at low temperatures
Nonwoven Fabrics Films Uses Shower curtains Draperies Upholstery Wall coverings Tablecloths Characteristics Coatings from polyurethane solutions Formed into thin sheets Made from synthetic solutions
Nonwoven Fabrics Foams Uses Carpet backing Furniture padding Pillow and cushion forms Foam laminates for fabric and household textiles Characteristics Made from rubber or polyurethane substances Useful for bulk and sponginess Available in wide range of weights, densities, and resilience
Nonwoven Fabrics Leather Uses High priced furniture items Characteristics Durable Moisture resistance beauty
Nonwoven fabrics Felt Uses Wall hangings Other decorative items Industrial felt is used for padding, insulations soundproofing, filtering and polishing materials. Characteristics Fibers shrink and interlock permanently
Non Woven Fabrics Uses Durable goods such as Bedding Backing for quilts Dust cloths for box springs Carpet backing Furniture upholstery Draperies mattress pads Characteristics Made from bonding non wool fibers, yarns, or filaments by mechanical or chemical means
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