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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