Apparel 1 Obj 901 Recognize characteristics of Natural and ManMade Fibers Manufactured fibers Manmade Use chemicals and chemical processes Many include petroleum products Some use wood pulp as cellulose ID: 271456
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Manufactured Fibers
Apparel 1, Obj. 9.01
Recognize characteristics of Natural and Man-Made FibersSlide2
Manufactured fibers
Man-made
Use chemicals and chemical processes
Many include petroleum products Some use wood pulp (as cellulose)Do things natural fibers can’t (stretch, be waterproof, wick moisture)
This photo shows polyester fashion
from the 70s.
Photo by
davedehetre
via
FlickrSlide3
Acetate
Fake silk. Shiny and drapes like silk. Very delicate. Melts easily with heat or nail polish remover.
From madeinchina.comSlide4
acrylic
Fake wool. Soft and shiny, draws moisture from the body. Washable (unlike wool). Cannot take high heat.
From wisegeek.orgSlide5
nylon
Introduced in 1939, called a “miracle fiber” *
Strong, lightweight and lustrous
Can be translucentChanged fashion world as nylon stockings Also used for parachutes
From Wikipedia commons
* From “Clothing, Fashion, Fabrics and Construction” Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2003Slide6
Polyester
60s and 70s were not kind to polyester
Most often blended with cotton
Wrinkle resistantCan be washed and dried at homeHolds oil-based stains
http://www.skooldays.com/categories/fashion/fa1561.htmSlide7
rayon
The first manufactured fiber
Made from cellulose (wood pulp)
Most often must be dry cleanedIs absorbent(most manufactured fabrics aren’t)
www.tyedye-everything.comSlide8
spandex
Has placed rubber in most uses
Stretches and springs back
Makes modern swim suits possibleFrequently blended with cotton
www.hawtcelebs.comSlide9
Blended fibers/fabrics
Two or more fibers worked together create a blend.
Blends allow manufacturers to give the best qualities of each fiber to the finished fabric
Polyester and cotton, most common blend.Polyester gives cotton wrinkle resistance.Cotton gives polyester softness and breathability
The ubiquitous poly-cotton T-shirt, modeled by Forrest.