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Fiber Characteristics and End U ses

Discover the unique features and uses of cotton, flax, ramie, wool, and silk fibers for apparel and home furnishings. Explore different items made from these fibers and their qualities. Learn about their production, qualities, and applications.

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Fiber Characteristics and End U ses

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  1. Fiber Characteristics and End Uses Apparel Development I-Objective 1.04

  2. 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

  3. 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?

  4. What types of items could cotton be used to make?

  5. 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

  6. What types of items could flax be used to make?

  7. Linen fabric is used for both clothing and home decor • Towels • Tablecloths • Suits • Draperies • handkerchiefs

  8. 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

  9. What types of items could ramie be used to make?

  10. Ramie is combined with other fibers to make • Knitted tops • Shirts • Placemats • Upholstery

  11. 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

  12. What types of items could wool be used to make?

  13. Wool is used for • Coats • Suits • Slacks • Sweaters • Socks • Blankets • carpets Can you think of others?

  14. 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

  15. What types of items could silk be used to make?

  16. 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?

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