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Fiber Characteristics and End U ses. Apparel Development I-Objective 1.04. Cotton. Produced mostly in the USA Inexpensive Strong Easy to clean Soft Absorbent Keeps body cool in warm weather Wrinkles easily Shrinks Mildews if stored damp.
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Fiber Characteristics and End Uses Apparel Development I-Objective 1.04
Cotton • Produced mostly in the USA • Inexpensive • Strong • Easy to clean • Soft • Absorbent • Keeps body cool in warm weather • Wrinkles easily • Shrinks • Mildews if stored damp
Cotton is used for a variety of fabrics for both clothing and home furnishings • Shirts • Sweaters • Dresses • Jeans • Underwear • Socks • Diapers • Sheets Can you think of other end uses?
Flax • Comes from a plant • Produced in Belgium, Ireland, and New Zealand • Absorbent • Expensive • Smooth • Lustrous • Stronger than cotton • Coolest fiber to wear • Not very resilient • Lint-free • Can be washed, bleached, and ironed at high temperatures • When made into fabric it’s called linen
Linen fabric is used for both clothing and home decor • Towels • Tablecloths • Suits • Draperies • handkerchiefs
Ramie • Comes from the stems of China grass • Grown in Southeast Asia • Strongest fiber known • Very resilient • Resistant to insects and mildew • Silk-like luster • Stiff • Brittle • Usually combined with other fibers
Ramie is combined with other fibers to make • Knitted tops • Shirts • Placemats • Upholstery
Wool • Protein fiber • Warmest fiber • Comes from fleece of sheep • Natural heat insulator • Resilient • Should be dry cleaned or washed carefully by hand • Wrinkle resistant • Strong
Wool is used for • Coats • Suits • Slacks • Sweaters • Socks • Blankets • carpets Can you think of others?
Silk • Protein fiber • Comes from silkworm cocoons • Very soft and smooth • Strong • Lightweight • Absorbent • Drapes easily • Usually dry cleaned • Japan is the leading producer of silk
Silk is used for a variety of fabrics for both clothing and home furnishings • Lingerie • Scarves • Ties • Dresses • Wedding gowns Can you think of others?