FIBERS There are two types of fibers Natural Fibers amp Synthetic Fibers NATURAL FIBERS Natural Fibers are produced from sources in Nature such as the following ID: 271454
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CLOTHING
FIBERSSlide2
There are
two types of fibers:
Natural Fibers
&
Synthetic
FibersSlide3
NATURAL
FIBERSSlide4
Natural Fibers – are produced from sources in Nature such as the following:
A. Plants – Including:
1.
Cotton Boll
2. Flax PlantSlide5
AND
B. Animals – Including:
1. Sheep
2. Silk WormsSlide6
NATURAL FIBERS
Natural Fibers are
generally…
POSITIVES:
More comfortable to wear
Breathable
Hydrophilic
(water absorbent)
Environmentally Friendly
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NATURAL FIBERS
Natural Fibers
are generally…
NEGATIVES:
More
Expensive
Shrink
Easily
Wrinkle
Easily
More Difficult to care for
(Usually need to be dry-cleaned)Slide8
SYNTHETIC
FIBERSSlide9
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Synthetic Fibers are generally
…
POSITIVES:
Less
Expensive
Do
NOT Shrink
Resist
Wrinkles
Repels Water
Easy to Care For
(Machine Washable)
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SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Synthetic
Fibers are generally…
NEGATIVES:
Less
comfortable
Static Cling
Hydrophobic
(Does Not Absorb)
Melts at High Temperatures Slide11
NATURAL FIBERS
Natural Fibers
Distinguishing Characteristics & Uses
Wool
-
Absorbs
& repels water
USED FOR:
Winter
clothing, Men’s suits…
Silk –
Luxurious
Drape & Gummy Texture
USED FOR:
Formal
dresses, ties, scarves…
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NATURAL FIBERS
Distinguishing Characteristics & Uses
Linen –
Uneven Texture
USED FOR:
women’s
suits,
Table Cloths, etc…
Cotton –
Least Expensive & Easiest Care
USED FOR:
Many things including, Summer clothes, knits, sheets, towels, etc… Slide13
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Distinguishing Characteristics & Uses…
NYLON
– Non Cellulosic
- Is the Strongest Fiber
USED FOR:
Heavy duty things, such as tents, back packs,
tarps, etc…
ALSO, USED FOR:
delicate
things such as stockings…
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SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Distinguishing Characteristics & Uses…
POLYESTER – Non-cellulosic
Most
Versatile Fiber
- It is used to make fancy dresses
- It is used to make polar fleece - It is made from Petroleum
- It is also used for things that are not fabric - It retains Oil Stains Slide15
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Synthetic Fibers include:
ACRYLIC
– Non Cellulosic
-
Resembles Wool
USED FOR: the same
types of things that wool is used for, but does not absorb as effectively
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SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Distinguishing Characteristics & Uses…
SPANDEX
– Non Cellulosic
It is the only Fiber that Stretches,
USED FOR:
Swim Wear & Active Wear Slide17
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Distinguishing Characteristics & Uses…
RAYON – Cellulosic Fiber
-
It has a drape and
sheen
that
resembles silk.
USED FOR: Elegant dresses, blouses, scarves, etc… -
It is also ultra absorbent.
It
can hold up to ten times
it’s weight.
ALSO USED FOR: products that
need heavy absorptionSlide18
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Distinguishing Characteristics & Uses…
ACETATE
-
Cellulosic Fiber
-
Dissolves in Acetone- It has a sheen that resembles Silk.
- It is the weakest fiber made and does not withstand stress. USED FOR:
costumes
and fancy dresses.