Fibres Breakdown
- Created by: maisieclr
- Created on: 06-06-22 11:13
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- Fibres
- Synthetic
- polyester
- durable, retains shape, moisture-resistant, wrinkle resistant, machine washable.
- nylon
- quick to dry, abrasion resistant, resistant to oil and chemicals, strong, lustrous, non-absorbent
- acrylic
- durable, abrasion resistant, UV resistant, resistant to chemicals, strong
- elastane
- stretch, lightweight, durable, perspiration resistance, soft against the skin
- polyester
- Natrural
- cotton
- breathable, absorbent, wrinkles easily, abrasion resistant, soft against the skin, machine washable.
- wool
- flexible, stain resistant, insulates (even when wet), durable, anti-wrinkle
- silk
- lustre, breathable, absorbent, thermal regulation, dries quickly
- hemp
- UV resistant, absorbent, durable, antibac properties
- cotton
- Fibre Blends
- Fibres are blended together to combine the properties of different fibres
- Examples: polyester and cotton to combine breathability of cotton with durability of polyester. Elastane and nylon to combine stretch of elastancewith strength of nylon.
- fibre blends can be used to change the appearance quality of a fabric. decorative and functional.
- Filament fibres
- filament fibres are long, continuous fibres that resemble hair.
- Examples: silk, nylon and polyester.
- Staple Fibres
- short fibres (opposite of filament fibres)
- Examples: cotton, wool, jute, flax.
- Synthetic
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