Textiles Natural and Synthetic Fibe Natural Fibers n
Textiles Natural and Synthetic Fibe
Natural Fibers n Come from plants and animals n General Characteristics – Hydrophilic (Absorb Water) – Most wrinkle easily
Natural Fibers n Cotton n Flax (Linen) n Wool n Silk n Ramie n Leather
Cotton advantages n Strong, durable n Soft n Absorbs moisture n Breathes well n Washes easily
Cotton disadvantages n Mildews n Does not spring back into shape n Wrinkles easily n Burns readily n Shrinks
Clothing/Fashion uses n n n n Blouses Dresses Skirts Underwear Shirts Jeans Sportswear
Care of Cotton n Wash in washer and dry n Iron at high temperature
Flax (Linen) Advantages n STRONG n Absorbs moisture n Comfortable in warm weather n Washes easily
Linen disadvantages n Mildews n WRINKLES n Burns easily
Clothing/Fashion uses n Blouses n Dresses n Skirts n Suits
Care of Linen n Wash or Dry Clean, CHECK LABEL n Iron at HIGH temperature
Wool Advantages n WARM n Durable n ABSORBENT n Resilient (returns to original shape quickly) n Resists wrinkling n Fire Retardant
Wool Disadvantages n Requires special care n Shrinks sometimes if washed, or dried in dryer n Absorbs odors n Requires protection against insects
Clothing/Fashion uses n n n n n Knit garments Sweaters Gloves Skirts Coats Sportswear Socks Suits slacks
Care of Wool n Dry Clean or Hand Wash and Dry flat n Iron at low temperature
Silk Advantages n Smooth n Lustrous n Strong n Dries quickly
Silk Disadvantages n Shows water spots n Iron at low temperature
Clothing/Fashion uses n Skirts n Blouses n Dresses n Neckties n Scarves n Lingerie n Sweaters
Care of silk n Dry clean or hand wash, check label n Iron at low temperature
Synthetic Fibers n Made from petrochemicals n Characteristics – Hydrophobic (water resistant) – Promote static cling – Heat Sensitive – Many pill – Most are wrinkle resistant
Synthetic Fibers n Acetate n Acrylic n Nylon n Polyester n Rayon n Spandex (Lycra) n Aramid (Kevlar, Nomex) n Olefin n Triacetate n Modacrylic
Acetate Advantages n Soft n Drapeable n Dries quickly n Resistant to shrinking
Acetate Disadvantages n Can wrinkle n Low abrasion resistance n Heat sensitive n Damaged by acetone
Clothing/Fashion uses n Skirts n Blouses n Dresses n Scarves n Linings
Acrylic Advantages n Soft n Warm n Wool-like n Light weight n Wrinkle resistant n Resistant to moths and sunlight
Acrylic Disadvantages n Pills n Static electricity n Heat sensitive
Care of Acrylic n Dry Cleaned or laundered n Iron at low temperature
Clothing/Fashion uses n Sweaters n Knit garments n Faux Fur n Coats n Pants n Skirts n Shoe soles
Nylon Advantages n Very Strong n Resilient n Lustrous n Dries quickly
Nylon disadvantages n May yellow or gray n Heat Sensitive n Low moisture absorbency
Clothing/Fashion uses n Sportswear n Jackets n Raincoats n Backpacks n Purses
Care of Nylon n Easily laundered n Iron at low temperature
Polyester advantages n Excellent WRINKLE RESISTANCE n Resistant to abrasion n Dries quickly n Blends well with other fibers n Retains heat-set pleats and creases
Polyester disadvantages n Absorbs oily stains n Low absorbency of moisture
Clothing/Fashion uses n Pants n Shirts n Suits n Sportswear n Skirts
Care of Polyester n Easily laundered n Needs little or no pressing
Rayon advantages n Soft and comfortable n High moisture absorbency n drapeable
Rayon disadvantages n May wrinkle or shrink unless treated n May mildew
Clothing/Fashion uses n Dresses n Skirts n Lingerie n Blouses
Care of Rayon n Usually dry cleaned, sometimes washable n Iron at low temperature
Spandex advantages n Excellent elasticity and recovery n Stronger and more durable than rubber n Light weight n Resistant to body oils
Spandex disadvantages n Damaged by chlorine bleach n Damaged by heat
Clothing/Fashion uses n Pants n Shirts n Jeans n Sportswear n Underwear n Socks n Bras n Tights
Aramid (Kevlar & Nomex) advantages n Exceptional strength n Exceptional heat and flame resistance n Resistant to stretch and abrasion
Aramid disadvantages n Not absorbent
Clothing/Fashion uses n Kevlar – Bullet Proof Vests – Cut/Heat and Chemical resistant Gloves n Nomex – Fireman Uniforms – Racing Apparel
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