A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
Introduction of Flax or Linen fibre Flax was probably the first plant fibre to be used by man for making textiles, at least in the Western hemisphere. Specimens of this fibre have been found in the prehistoric lake dwellings of Switzerland, and in the tombs of the Ancient Egypt. The evidence of biblical writings shows that the[…]
Textile fibres are the raw materials used to make yarns and fabrics. These fabrics then become the clothes we wear every day. Whether it’s breathable cotton for summer or warm wool for winter, understanding fibre types helps us make smart material choices. In this guide, you’ll learn how textile fibres are classified, with examples of[…]
Textile Fibre Definition The use of textiles for clothing and furnishing depends upon a unique combination of properties. Textiles are warm; they are soft to the touch; they are completely flexible and thus take up any desired shape without resistance; and they are usually hard-wearing. The reason for these properties is to be found in[…]
Different Types of Panty and their Names Panty is the under garments which covers female genital having a waistband and two leg opening. It is worn by women and girls. The pH value of panties should be in the limit of 6.8-7.2, otherwise it will be harmful to skin. There are many kinds of panties.[…]
Introduction In 1963 a team of British scientists, W. Watt, W. Johnson, and L.N. Phillips, working at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, U.K., developed techniques for producing carbon fibres of high strength and outstanding rigidity. These fibres were in commercial production by 1968 and have since become of great importance, especially in the field of[…]
Introduction Fibreglass is also known as glass fibre or fibre glass. The knowledge that fibres could be made from glass is probably as old as glass itself. Molten glass is viscous like treacle, and on being touched with anything, it will ‘string out’ to form a filament when it is drawn away. As glass is[…]
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