FASH 15 textiles introduction to textiles. textiles & textile products textile: originally...

FASH 15 textiles

introduction to textiles

textiles & textile products

textile:•originally applied to woven fabrics•now generally applied to any flexible material that is composed of:• thin films of polymers • fibers, yarns, or fabrics• products made of films, fibers, yarns or

fabrics

textiles & textile products

polymer:•very large molecule made by connecting many small molecules together•almost all fibers are polymers made of organic materials•some polymers are formed into thin films and used as textiles• EXAMPLE: vinyl upholstery is a film, often

applied to a more traditional textile knit or woven material for added durability

textiles & textile products

fiber:•natural or manufactured•smallest component—hairlike in nature—that can be separated from a fabric•can be:• absorbent—cotton or rayon• stretchy—spandex• warm & bulky—wool• very strong & abrasion resistant—nylon or

polyester

textiles & textile products

yarn:•assemblage of fibers•twisted or laid together to form a continuous strand that can be made into a textile fabric•can be used to make fabric:• smooth & slick—satin• soft & fuzzy—brushed denim

textiles & textile products

fabric:•flexible planar substance constructed from solutions, fibers, yarns, or fabrics in any combination•range from:• lightweight and sheer—chiffon• heavy and sturdy—denim• rigid and firm—carpeting

textiles & textile products

participation activity:…using the provided fabric swatch, dismantle the fabric so you have a fiber and a yarn.…describe the differences and similarities between these components: fabric, fiber, yarn…identify an end use that would be appropriate for this fabric; explain your reasoning

textiles & textile products

gray goods (also grey or greige goods):•any fabric that has not been finished•consumers rarely see gray goods except for muslin

textiles & textile products

coloration:•any dyeing or printing process used to add color with dyes or pigments to a textile•adds interest and fashion appeal to apparel and interiors

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textiles & textile products

finish:•any process that modifies appearance or enhance performance of gray goods• comfort—brushing velveteen to make softer

surface• performance—stain-resistance

textiles & textile products

soft goods:•products constructed of textiles and other flexible materials including apparel, interior textiles & technical textiles

textiles & textile products

smart textiles:•AKA smart fabrics, interactive textiles, intelligent textiles•sense & react to the environment or stimuli of an electrical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, magnetic or other nature•examples:• deliver medication in slow controlled doses• monitor pulse and body temp• promote safety—seat occupancy in vehicles• promote comfort—promote heat loss in warm

weather, minimize heat loss in cool temps

textiles & textile products

technical or industrial textiles:•include a broad range of materials that are widely used in special applications of a technical nature•generally not considered apparel or interiors•contribute to quality of life

automotive industry:• tire cords—smooth ride• seat upholstery & carpeting—comfort, style,

easy care• head liners & window runners—noise reduction,

finished interiors• seat belts and shoulder harnesses--safety

textiles & textile products: technical or industrial textiles

textiles & textile products

everyday textile products include:•apparel—clothing & fashion•interior textiles—upholstered furniture, carpets, rugs, wall coverings, draperies & curtains, table linens, towels, bed linens•technical or industrial textiles—toothbrushes, bandages, seat belts, gaskets & liners, medical textiles, landscape erosion control fabrics…

textiles & textile products

participation activity:…make a list of the textile products you have used today…group your list by apparel, interior textiles or technical textiles (chart on pg. 8)…compare your list with 2-3 other people—what do you have in common? uncommon?…answer the following questions:•How do textiles contribute to your quality of life?•What parts of your day would not have been possible without these textile products?

textiles & textile products: the global textile complex

textiles & textile productsthe global textile complex

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