Basics

List of all Textile Fibres

A natural or synthetic filament which may be spun into yarn that makes fabric such as cotton or nylon is called Textile Fibre. Fabrics are further classified by their composition and can be divided into: Animal: Derived from and animal source. Vegetable: Derived from a plant. Natural: Derived from a plant, animal or other sources. polymer: This[…]

What is Lycra or Spandex: Definition and Meaning

In the present day, who does not like tight-fitting clothing? It may be casual wear, performance wear, swimwear or fashionable products. But, before the invention of spandex, fashion designers could not think of this tight-fitting clothing. It is the Spandex filament that made all these happen to make stretchable clothing products. An overview of Lycra/Spandex/Elastane[…]

Properties of Textile Protein Fibre

Protein Fibre Properties Natural protein fibres are of animal origin. These are those fibres in which the fundamental chemical structure is composed of amino-acids joined in poly peptide chain. All protein fibres comprise the elements, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Wool comprises sulphur as well. In each protein fibre these elements are combined in diverse[…]

Properties of Cellulose Acetate Fibre

Cellulose acetate is prepared by heating cellulose with acetyl anhydride, glacial acetic acid and sulphuric acid at low temperature. It is a continuous filament and can be made desired diameter staple, length and crimp. To make staple fibre is cut by cutting unit and crimped. Physical Properties of Acetate Chemical Properties of Acetate You may also like:[…]

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