Fibre Properties different fibre properties 2.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? TextilesAS Created by: SuzieCreated on: 14-05-11 19:08 Cotton-Natural Absorbant Strong-especially when wet Can be attacked by mildew Can shrink-unless pre shrunk in manufacture Will rot if exposed to air for long time Staple fibre Grown best in warm and moist conditions Grown in India, China, Africa, USA Types include; Calico, Gingham, Seersucker, Denim, Cotton Sateen, Cotton-velvet, 100% terry toweling, Poplin Ripe cotton pod is called cotton boll MERCERIZATION- where cotton fibres are unravelled to create lustre 1 of 4 Linen-Natural Highly absorbant Good durability Stronger when wet Low elasticity=creases easily Firm handle No electro-static charge Used in casualwear Types- Crash, Duck, Holland, Huckaback, Interlining Grown in China, France, Egypt From flax plant 2 of 4 Silk-Natural Good Lustre, fineness and pleasant handle Good tenacity Good extensibility Outstanding resiliance-doesn't crease badly Hardly any electrostatic charge builds up Perspiration/ deodrant/ perfumes can cause colour change Is an animal fibre Is a filament fibre (long) Properties can be improved by finishes Produced in China and Italy Types- Crepe back satin, Duchesse satin 3 of 4 Wool-Natural Warm Hydroscopie-can absorb up to a third of its own weight without making wearer feel wet Not that durable Soft-depending on fineness Good extensibility and good elasticity Does not burn easily Can develop small electrostatic charges Can felt if treated harshly Used in suits, dresses, jumpers Produced in Great Britain, China, Australia Types-Felt, flannel, fleece, tartan, tweed, shetland Pure wool mark= has to be 95% pure wool Wool blend mark= has to be at least 60% wool 4 of 4
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