Clothing Management

Textiles

1. blends -in clothing, a term to refer to combining different fibers into one yarn

2. care label -a label inside a garment describing its fiber content and how to care for it

3. cellulose fibers -fibers made from plant (wood) sources

4. fabric finish -treatment given to clothing to improve appearance, texture, or performance

5. fiber -a basic unit from which fabric is made

6. grain line -a line on a pattern piece with arrows that show how to place the pattern on the straight grain of the fabric

7. gray (greige) goods -unfinished fabric that lacks color when it first comes from the loom

8. hang tag -a tag providing information about the garment to which it is attached, such as price and size

9. knitted fabric -fabric made by looping yarns together10. manufactured fiber -fibers not found in nature11. natural fiber -a fiber that comes from plants or hair of animals12. non-woven fabric -fabric made using heat, moisture, and/or

adhesive13. permanent finish -a fabric finish that lasts the entire life of the

garment14. pill -small balls of fiber that form on the surface of fabric15. ply yarn -yarn made by twisting two or more single yarns

together16. woven fabric -made by interlacing lengthwise and crosswise

yarns17. yarn -fibers twisted together or laid side by side

2.1 Name textile uses

Clothing is not the only use of textile products.

Textiles are used to make sheets, towels, upholstery, carpets, umbrellas, filters, space suits, etc..

Football turf is made from textiles. Artificial hearts use textiles as well. Textiles are used for everything from blouses

to buildings.

Natural Fibers

Natural fibers come from plants or the hair of animals.

Cotton, linen, wool,and silk are the most common natural fibers.

Quality varies on the type of plant or animal and the growing conditions.

They have unique characteristics that cannot be copied by science.

2.2 Differentiate between natural and manufactured fibers

Examples of Natural Fibers Cotton is a natural cellulosic fiber obtained

from the cotton plant. Advantages- strong, launders well, inexpensive,

comfortable, wide variety of uses Disadvantages- shrinks in hot water, mildews if

out in damp storage, wrinkles easily Uses- outer wear, underwear,

home furnishing

Flax is the fiber used to make linen. Advantages-strongest of natural fibers, durable,

lint free, stands high temperatures Disadvantages-expensive, wrinkles easy unless

treated, has color loss Uses- Clothing (suits, handkerchiefs) Home

furnishings (draperies, tablecloths)

Egyptian flaxlinen fabric

Ramie comes from a plant often grown in China and India. Often called “China Grass.” Advantages-strong, durable, dries quickly, absorbs

moisture Disadvantages-wrinkles easily, stiff and wire like, and

coarse Uses- cords, can be combined with other fabrics to

make home furnishings, and combined with other natural and manufactured fibers in wearing apparel

Ramie is often blended with cotton ramie plant

Jute is used to make rope and burlap. Hemp is used to make rope, cording for

jewelry making, clothing and accessories.

Other uses of Natural Fibers

Wool is made from the fleece of sheep or lambs. Advantages-warmest of all fibers, wrinkle

resistant, durable, combines with other fibers successfully

Disadvantages-expensive, shrink and mat

when moisture applied, absorbs odors Uses-clothing (outerwear, sweaters) home

furnishings(blankets, rugs, upholstery)

Silk is obtained by the unwinding of a silkworms cocoon. Advantages-strong but lightweight, soil

resistant Disadvantages-dry-cleaning, yellows with

age, expensive Uses-Clothing (wedding dresses, blouses)

home furnishings(lampshades, wall hangings)

Specialty Hair Fibers

alpacaangora goat

llamavicuna

guanacocashmere goat

camel’s hair

Manufactured Fibers Manufactured fibers are not found in

nature. They surround you. They are in your

clothes, on your furniture, at your school, and in your car.

Rayon was the first commercially produced fiber.

Rayon Rayon is very much like cotton.

Advantages-drapes well, comfortable, soft, inexpensive

Disadvantages-weak when wet, stretches, will mildew

Uses-Blouses, dresses, curtains, bedding

Acetate It looks and feels luxurious. It takes dye

well. Advantages- drapes well, inexpensive, easy to dye Disadvantages- weak, special care for cleaning,

heat sensitive Uses-dresses, scarves, shirts

Triacetate Triacetate is similar to acetate in

appearance. Advantages-easy to care for, does not

shrink, resists wrinkles and fading Disadvantages-weak, nonabsorbent Use-blouses, dresses, lightweight knits

Nylon Nylon is very strong and durable.

Advantages-lightweight,dries quickly, retains shape, easy care

Disadvantages-damaged by sun, surface pills, heat sensitive

Uses-casual tops, camisoles, slips, windbreakers

Polyester Very versatile. Almost any appearance and

texture can be achieved.Advantages-easy care, resistant to

wrinkles, strong/durable, easy to dyeDisadvantages-takes oily stains, low

absorbency, static buildupUses-underwear, carpets, children’s wear

Olefin Lightest fiber made. Floats on water

and has very low absorption Advantages-Strong/durable, inexpensive,

very lightweight Disadvantages-heat sensitive, poor dye

ability, non absorbent Uses- upholster, outdoor furniture

Acrylic Often used as a replacement for wool. It is

soft, warm and lightweight Advantages-keeps it shape well, resists

sunlight, chemicals and wrinkles Disadvantages-pills, static electricity Uses-sportswear, sweaters, blankets

Modacrylic Flame resistant, soft and warm

Advantages-resists shrinkage and chemicals, retains shape, easy to dye

Disadvantages-weak, static buildupUses-fake fur, wigs, carpets, blankets

Spandex Elastic like rubber

Advantages-very elastic, smooth, lightweight, easy care, resists sunlight, oil and perspiration

Disadvantages-yellows with age, heat sensitive, harmed by bleach

Uses-swimwear, skiwear, exercise and dance wear