Introduction of textiles

introduction to textiles

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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




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




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




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




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




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




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




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




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

surface• performance—stain-resistance




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




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




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



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…



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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Introduction of textiles