MarshIntro to ag Angora Mohairmade from angora goat Angoramade from angora rabbit Lightweight silky fine and very soft 7 times warmer than wool Ideal for baby clothes winter underwear sweaters and mittens ID: 209366
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Fiber Science
Marsh-Intro to
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Angora
Mohair-made from angora goat
Angora-made from angora rabbit
Lightweight, silky, fine, and very soft7 times warmer than woolIdeal for baby clothes, winter underwear, sweaters, and mittensOften combined with other fibers to minimize the high costSlide3
Camel Family (Alpaca/Llama/Camel/Vicuna)
Soft, lustrous, lightweight, and warm
Alpaca is often used for the manufacture of warm, luxurious apparel
Down hairs of the Llama produce a soft yarn
Camel hair is soft and fine from the undercoat
Vicuna is the world’s most valuable fiberSlide4
Cashmere
AKA: Fiber of kings
From the undercoat of the Kashmir goat
60% of the world’s supply is produced in China, Mongolia, and TibetSoft, lightweight, and very warmKashmir goats can only produce 4-6 ounces per yearSlide5
Wool
Made from the fleece of sheep
Sheep develop their wool to suit the conditions under which they live or are bred
Coarse wools=carpetsSoft fine wools=undergarmentsMerino wool is the most valuableVery long staple and extremely fine
Warm, resists wrinkle, lightweight, durable, absorbs moisture, flame resistant and has natural stretch and elasticitySlide6
Silk
Natural protein fiber containing about 70-75% of actual fiber
fibrion
secreted from two salivary glands in the head of the silkworm larva25-30% sercin, a gum which cements the two filaments together
Obtained from the unwound filaments of the silkworm cocoon
High natural luster and sheen of a white or cream color
Retains its shape, drapes well, caresses the figure, shimmers, hypoallergenic, breathable, absorbs moisture, and reduces humidity
One of the strongest fiber at 2.6 to 4.8 grams per
denir
It can be weakened by perspiration, deodorants, and sunlight
Silk is absorbent so it dyes easilySlide7
Cotton
Cool, soft, and comfortable
World’s most used fiber
Absorbent cotton will retain 24-27 times its own weight in water and is stronger when wet than dryWithstand high temperatures, dyes easily, and is low maintenanceSlide8
Linen
Plant fiber made from the flax of a plant
Strongest of the vegetable fibers
2-3 times stronger than cotton
Dyes easily, comfortable, highly absorbent, natural luster, and crisp hand
Wrinkles easily
Poor elasticitySlide9
Rayon
It is man-made, but not considered synthetic, but a manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber
Versatile fiber
Can imitate the feel and texture of silk, wool, cotton, & linenDoesn’t insulate body heatIdeal for use in hot and humid climatesLowest elastic recovery of any fiber, may stretch when wet, shrink when washed, & wrinkles easilySlide10
Ramie
AKA-China grass
Oldest & strongest natural plant fibers
Naturally white in color, high luster, & unusual resistance to bacteria and molds
Stiff and brittle and not as durable
Best in blends with cotton or woolSlide11
Hemp
Bast
fiber plant similar to flax
Excels in length, strength, durability, absorbency, antimildew and antimicrobial propertiesHighest quality comes from Cannabis SativaBest utilized in blends because it can be harsh at hand
Withstands water better than any other textile productSlide12
Synthetic FibersSlide13
Acrylic Fiber
Soft, lightweight, springy and warm
Resembles wool
Machine washableHypoallergenic, resilient, durable, outstanding wickability, and resistant to moths, oils, chemicals and sunlight degradation
Polyamide (Nylon)
Historically developed as a synthetic substitute for silk
Lightweight, drapes well, low absorbency
, dyes
quickly, and resistant to dirt, chemicals and perspiration
One of the strongest man-made fibersSlide14
Polyester
Strong, resistant to crease, stretching and shrinkage
Touted the best wash and wear fiber
Microfiber
Strands thinner than one denier
Finer than the most delicate silk
Soft,
drapeable
, and insulates well against rain, wind and cold