Textiles Natural and Synthetic Fibers Natural Fibers n
Textiles Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Natural Fibers n Come from plants and animals n General Characteristics – Hydrophilic (Absorb Water) – Most wrinkle easily
Wool is shorn from Sheep. (Utah ranks 6 th in the US sheep Production)
Uses n n n n n Knit garments Sweaters Gloves Skirts Coats Sportswear Socks Suits Slacks Carpeting
Cotton Fiber surrounding the Seed of the cotton plant.
Clothing/Fashion uses n n n n Blouses Dresses Skirts Underwear Shirts Jeans Sportswear
Silk n Filaments which silkworms spin to make their cacoons
Clothing/Fashion uses n Skirts n Blouses n Dresses n Neckties n Scarves n Sweaters
Flax (Linen) Fiber surrounding Seed of the flax plant. Made into Linen.
Clothing/Fashion uses n Blouses n Dresses n Skirts n Suits
Synthetic Fibers n Made from petrochemicals n Characteristics – Hydrophobic (water resistant) – Promote static cling – Heat Sensitive – Many pill – Most are wrinkle resistant
Polyester n Made from petrochemicals n Easily laundered n Needs little or no pressing
Clothing/Fashion uses n Pants n Shirts n Suits n Sportswear n Skirts n Household uses
Nylon Made from Petroleum n Very Strong n Resilient n Lustrous n Dries quickly n Easily laundered n Used for tents, parachutes
Uses n Sportswear n Jackets n Raincoats n Backpacks n Purses n Exercise and Sports clothing Nylon hosiery
Acrylic Made from Petroleum n Soft n Warm n Wool-like n Light weight n Wrinkle resistant n Also used to make retainers and fingernails.
Clothing/Fashion uses n Sweaters n Knit garments n Faux Fur n Coats n Pants n Skirts n Shoe soles
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