textiles natural and synthetic fibers. natural fibers come from plants and animals general...
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TextilesNatural and Synthetic Fibers
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Natural Fibers
Come from plants and animals General Characteristics
– Hydrophilic (Absorb Water)– Most wrinkle easily
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Natural Fibers
Cotton Flax (Linen) Wool Silk Ramie Leather
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Cotton advantages
Strong, durable Soft Absorbs moisture Breathes well Washes easily
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Cotton disadvantages
Mildews Does not spring back into shape Wrinkles easily Burns readily Shrinks
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Blouses Dresses Skirts Underwear Shirts Jeans Sportswear
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Care of Cotton
Wash in washer and dry Iron at high temperature
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Flax (Linen) Advantages
STRONG Absorbs moisture Comfortable in
warm weather Washes easily
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Linen disadvantages
Mildews WRINKLES Burns easily
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Clothing/Fashion uses
Blouses Dresses Skirts Suits
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Care of Linen
Wash or Dry Clean, CHECK LABEL Iron at HIGH temperature
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Wool Advantages
WARM Durable ABSORBENT Resilient (returns
to original shape quickly)
Resists wrinkling Fire Retardant
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Wool Disadvantages
Requires special care Shrinks sometimes if washed, or dried
in dryer Absorbs odors Requires protection against insects
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Knit garments Sweaters Gloves Skirts Coats Sportswear Socks Suits slacks
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Care of Wool
Dry Clean or Hand Wash and Dry flat Iron at low temperature
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Silk Advantages
Smooth Lustrous Strong Dries quickly
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Silk Disadvantages Shows water spots Iron at low
temperature
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Skirts Blouses Dresses Neckties Scarves Lingerie Sweaters
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Care of silk
Dry clean or hand wash, check label Iron at low temperature
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Synthetic Fibers
Made from petrochemicals Characteristics
– Hydrophobic (water resistant)– Promote static cling– Heat Sensitive– Many pill– Most are wrinkle resistant
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Synthetic Fibers Acetate Acrylic Nylon Polyester Rayon Spandex (Lycra) Aramid (Kevlar, Nomex) Olefin Triacetate Modacrylic
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Acetate Advantages
Soft Drapeable Dries quickly Resistant to shrinking
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Acetate Disadvantages
Can wrinkle Low abrasion resistance Heat sensitive Damaged by acetone
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Skirts Blouses Dresses Scarves Linings
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Acrylic Advantages
Soft Warm Wool-like Light weight Wrinkle resistant Resistant to moths and sunlight
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Acrylic Disadvantages
Pills Static electricity Heat sensitive
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Care of Acrylic
Dry Cleaned or laundered Iron at low temperature
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Sweaters Knit garments Faux Fur Coats Pants Skirts Shoe soles
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Nylon Advantages
Very Strong Resilient Lustrous Dries quickly
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Nylon disadvantages
May yellow or gray Heat Sensitive Low moisture absorbency
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Sportswear Jackets Raincoats Backpacks Purses
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Care of Nylon
Easily laundered Iron at low temperature
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Polyester advantages
Excellent WRINKLE RESISTANCE Resistant to abrasion Dries quickly Blends well with other fibers Retains heat-set pleats and creases
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Polyester disadvantages
Absorbs oily stains Low absorbency of
moisture
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Clothing/Fashion uses
Pants Shirts Suits Sportswear Skirts
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Care of Polyester
Easily laundered Needs little or no pressing
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Rayon advantages Soft and comfortable High moisture absorbency drapeable
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Rayon disadvantages
May wrinkle or shrink unless treated May mildew
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Dresses Skirts Lingerie Blouses
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Care of Rayon Usually dry cleaned, sometimes
washable Iron at low temperature
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Spandex advantages
Excellent elasticity and recovery Stronger and more durable than rubber Light weight Resistant to body oils
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Spandex disadvantages
Damaged by chlorine bleach Damaged by heat
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Pants Shirts Jeans Sportswear Underwear Socks Bras Tights
Clothing/Fashion uses
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Aramid (Kevlar & Nomex) advantages Exceptional strength Exceptional heat and flame resistance Resistant to stretch and abrasion
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Aramid disadvantages
Not absorbent
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Clothing/Fashion uses
Kevlar– Bullet Proof Vests– Cut/Heat and Chemical resistant Gloves
Nomex– Fireman Uniforms– Racing Apparel
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