Textile – term comes from the Latin word texere, which means to weave

Fiber – Staple fibers- Filaments-

Types of FibersNatural Fibers

Cotton Wool Linen Flax Silk

Manufactured FibersCellulosic Fibers

Rayon Acetate

Non-cellulosic Fibers Polyester Acrylic Nylon Spandex

Objectives:- You will be able to explain what a fiber is and how it is used to create textiles.- The students will be able to demonstrate the difference between a staple and filiment

fiber.- The students will be able to explain how a staple or filament fiber change the final

textile for both a designer and consumer.

Fiber to FabricMills –

Raw materials to fibers Fibers to yarn Yarn to Fabric

Converters Take greige goods (unfinished fabric) and

dye, print or finish fabric.

Jobbers / Retailers Sell fabric to stores, manufactures and

designers

Textiles

Characteristics of Fibers1. Strength-

2. Durability-

3. Resiliency-

4. Abrasion resistance-

5. Wrinkle resistance-

6. Shape retention-

7. Absorbency -

Sample of a Fiber