Textile Technology PDF

# Textile Technology Fibres and fabrics deal with the study of the natural and manmade fibres and the processes involved in the production of fibre and filaments to fabrics. This involves the investigation of natural and manufactured fibres, such as physical and chemical properties, testing, fabric...

# Textile Technology Fibres and fabrics deal with the study of the natural and manmade fibres and the processes involved in the production of fibre and filaments to fabrics. This involves the investigation of natural and manufactured fibres, such as physical and chemical properties, testing, fabric construction and fabric finishes. Students will be able to understand the performance and properties of fibres and fabrics and make their choice in choosing the appropriate fabrics for the construction of certain selected textile items. ## What are fibres? Fibers are the fundamental building blocks of fabrics and textiles. They can be natural or synthetic. Here are some examples: * **Natural fibers**: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Hemp, Jute, Flax/Linen, Cashmere, Mohair, Alpaca, Angora, Ramie, and Coconut. * **Manmade fibers**: Polyester, Nylon, Rayon, Acrylic, Spandex/Lycra, Olefin/Polypropylene, Modal Tencel/Lyocell, Viscose, Bamboo Rayon, Carbon Fiber, and Aramid/Kevlar. ## Natural Fibres The image shows examples of 5 natural fibers: * **Cotton** * **Jute** * **Flax** * **Coir** * **Hemp** ## What does fabric mean? Fabric is a material that has been woven or non-woven (knitted, tufted, knotted, or bound together). An assortment of textile fabrics is used in the fashion industry to create various designs and uses for products. Different products are made with certain fabrics and materials to serve their intended purpose best.