Two basic types of protein fibers are used in Textile Industry mostly, they are wool and silk. Because of availability and suitable to produce as bulk these two natural protein fibers are popular among the producers across the globe. Like silk and Wool there are some others protein fiber and also being used with cotton […]
Cotton VS Wool – Which one is more comfortable?
We live in a modern era and so our taste and style are changing very rapidly. Style is changing but comfortless product is not desirable. So, style will be changed but the product should be comfortable and easy to wear. Different types of fibres like cotton, wool, silk, nylon, polyester etc. are used to make […]
General Properties of Textile Fibre
The fibres which are used for the production of yarn and fabric are called textile fibres. There may be different types of fibres look like textile fibres but all the fibres are not textile fibres. To be a textile fibre it should have some of the essential characteristics like minimum length to insert twist, strength, […]
20 Key Differences Between Natural Fibre and Synthetic Fibre
At the outset of civilization, fibres played a vital role. People learned to collect silk from the silkworm, linen from the linen plant, and cotton from the cotton plant. Then they weaved them into fabrics and then transformed the fabrics into clothing. Initially, people used to consume only natural fibers, but as civilization progressed, they […]
Properties of Orlon Acrylic Fabric
The properties of fabrics made of Orlon depend on the type of fibre used as well as how the material is woven, knitted, or finished. The several types of Orlon provide for flexibility in application due to differences in their properties. Therefore, fabric and garment performance should be evaluated in terms of these particular characteristics […]
Properties of Jute fibre
Jute fibre, also known as “the golden fibre of Bangladesh,” is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre obtained from the jute plant’s bark (Corchorus spp.). It is one of the world’s most affordable and widely used natural fibres. Primarily it grows in tropical regions, including India, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand. It is composed mainly of […]
Properties of Acrylic Fibre
Acrylic fibre is the most popular among the synthetic fibres. It contains about 85% acrylonitrile units. It is generated from hydrogen, cyanide, acetylene and petroleum. Top Properties of Acrylic Fibre The main properties of acrylic fibres may be described as follows: Length The length of the acrylic fibre can be controlled. That means, it may […]
Synthetic Fibres: Characteristics and End Usage
There are twelve major groups of Synthetic or manufactured fibres, eight of which are found in considerable abundance in fashion apparel, wearable accessories, and home furnishings. Each has specific characteristics that are unique and are wearable under trade names that belong to their producers. For example, Zafran is Nylon that is produced by BASF Corporation, […]
Physical and Chemical Properties of Nylon
Nylon was the first man made organic textile fibre made from the raw materials from the mineral kingdom. It is a manufactured fibre in which the fibre forming substance is long chain, synthetic polyamide having recurring amide groups (-CO-NH-) as an integral part of the molecular chain. Physical Properties of Nylon Tenacity: 4-9 gm/den (dry), […]
Linen Manufacturing Process
Linen is the flax yarn and fabric. Prior to development of cotton, linen held the place as king of fibres. But the inventions of Arkright, Har-greaves and Crompton and others in cotton spinning gave a death-blow to linen industry which now occupies a position next to cotton. Manufacturing process of linen The flax fibres are […]