Introduction of textiles

introduction to textiles
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textiles & textile products
textile:
•originally applied to woven fabrics
•now generally applied to any flexible material that
is composed of:
• thin films of polymers
• fibers, yarns, or fabrics
• products made of films, fibers, yarns or
fabrics

polymer:
•very large molecule made by connecting many
small molecules together
•almost all fibers are polymers made of organic
materials
•some polymers are formed into thin films and used
as textiles
• EXAMPLE: vinyl upholstery is a film, often
applied to a more traditional textile knit or
woven material for added durability

fiber:
•natural or manufactured
•smallest component—hairlike in nature—that can
be separated from a fabric
•can be:
• absorbent—cotton or rayon
• stretchy—spandex
• warm & bulky—wool
• very strong & abrasion resistant—nylon or
polyester

yarn:
•assemblage of fibers
•twisted or laid together to form a continuous strand
that can be made into a textile fabric
•can be used to make fabric:
• smooth & slick—satin
• soft & fuzzy—brushed denim

fabric:
•flexible planar substance constructed from
solutions, fibers, yarns, or fabrics in any
combination
•range from:
• lightweight and sheer—chiffon
• heavy and sturdy—denim
• rigid and firm—carpeting

participation activity:
…using the provided fabric swatch, dismantle the
fabric so you have a fiber and a yarn.
…describe the differences and similarities between
these components: fabric, fiber, yarn
…identify an end use that would be appropriate for
this fabric; explain your reasoning

gray goods (also grey or greige goods):
•any fabric that has not been finished
•consumers rarely see gray goods except for
muslin

coloration:
•any dyeing or printing process used to add color
with dyes or pigments to a textile
•adds interest and fashion appeal to apparel and
interiors

finish:
•any process that modifies appearance or enhance
performance of gray goods
• comfort—brushing velveteen to make softer
surface
• performance—stain-resistance

soft goods:
•products constructed of textiles and other flexible
materials including apparel, interior textiles &
technical textiles

smart textiles:
•AKA smart fabrics, interactive textiles, intelligent textiles
•sense & react to the environment or stimuli of an
electrical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, magnetic
or other nature
•examples:
• deliver medication in slow controlled doses
• monitor pulse and body temp
• promote safety—seat occupancy in vehicles
• promote comfort—promote heat loss in warm
weather, minimize heat loss in cool temps

technical or industrial textiles:
•include a broad range of materials that are widely
used in special applications of a technical nature
•generally not considered apparel or interiors
•contribute to quality of life
automotive industry:
• tire cords—smooth ride
• seat upholstery & carpeting—comfort, style,
easy care
• head liners & window runners—noise reduction,
finished interiors
• seat belts and shoulder harnesses--safety

textiles & textile products: technical or industrial textiles

everyday textile products include:
•apparel—clothing & fashion
•interior textiles—upholstered furniture, carpets,
rugs, wall coverings, draperies & curtains, table
linens, towels, bed linens
•technical or industrial textiles—toothbrushes,
bandages, seat belts, gaskets & liners, medical
textiles, landscape erosion control fabrics…

participation activity:
…make a list of the textile products you have used
today
…group your list by apparel, interior textiles or
technical textiles (chart on pg. 8)
…compare your list with 2-3 other people—what do
you have in common? uncommon?
…answer the following questions:
•How do textiles contribute to your quality of life?
•What parts of your day would not have been possible
without these textile products?

textiles & textile products: the global textile complex
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the global textile complex
What
countries
are you
representing
today?

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