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Exploring Textiles: Fibers and Fabrics Unveiled

Discover the world of textiles - from natural fibers like wool and cotton to synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon. Learn about the origins, characteristics, and uses of different fibers, and explore the process of creating yarn and fabrics. Understanding textile fundamentals can deepen your appreciation for the clothes you wear and help you make informed choices. Unravel the secrets of textiles with this informative guide!

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Exploring Textiles: Fibers and Fabrics Unveiled

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  1. Bell Ringer –Dec 4th • Tell me about any experience you have had with sewing. That could include hand sewing, sewing on a button, or sewing with the sewing machine. (3+ sentences) • Why do you think it would be important to know how to properly wash your own cloths? (3+ sentences)

  2. Textiles Natural and synthetic fibers

  3. What is a fiber? • The tiny pieces that are woven or otherwise put together to create • yarn and fabrics.

  4. Natural Fibers • Wool • Cotton • Silk • Linen

  5. Wool Where does is come from? • Sheep • Goats • Rabbits • Llamas • Others

  6. Wool: • Comes from animals fur • Keeps you very warm • Shrinks when it is wet • Is course and rough on your skin

  7. Cotton Comes from a plant

  8. Cotton: • Grows on a plant • Is the most used natural fiber • Is very cool and comfortable • Grows in tropical /warm climates

  9. SilkWhere does silk come from?

  10. From cocoons made by silkworms!!

  11. Silk: • Is made from silk worms • Fades and is destroyed by the sun • Is a strong fiber when dry • Is expensive • Is soft and very comfortable

  12. Linen • Where do we get linen from?

  13. From the stem or stalk of the flax plant

  14. Linen • Made from the flax plant • Used to be the main material used for making most bedding and towels • Is cool and light weight • Wrinkles a lot!

  15. Synthetic Fibers • Polyester • Nylon • Acetate • Acrylic

  16. Synthetic = Man made • Synthetic fibers are made from chemical solutions that are forced through a spinnerets. When the liquid leaves the spinneret, it hardens and forms long strands that are later used to make yarn and fabric.

  17. Polyester: • Is the most commonly used synthetic fiber • Can be made to imitate almost anything • Its hard to clean a stain from the fabric • Used to stuff pillows and comforters

  18. Nylon: • Is the second most used synthetic fiber • First used to make women’s nylon stockings • Is a strong and durable fiber • Is used for lot of different things like sleeping bags, tents, rope, fish nets and many different kinds of clothing

  19. Acetate: • Was made to imitate silk • Used for linings in clothing and for drapes, etc. • Will not ware out in the sun like silk will • Less expensive than silk

  20. Acrylic: • Was made to imitate wool • Is less expensive than wool • Won’t shrink like wool • Is used for sweaters and blankets

  21. Many, many, many more… • Olefin • Rayon • Spandex • Aramid • Microfiber

  22. The End

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