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 […]
Physical and Chemical Properties of Polyester
Polyester is defined as a manufactured fibre in which the fibre forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer made of at least 85% by weight of an ester of a sub-aromatic carboxylic acid comprising, but not confined to dimethyl terephthalate units and parasols hydroxyl benzoate units. Physical Properties of Polyester Tenacity Polyester filaments and staple […]
Wool Production Process | Difference between Worsted and Woolen System
Wool Production Process Sheep are sheared to remove the fleece in the spring season. Wool removed from animals that have been slaughter is referred to as ‘pulled wool’. Pooled fibre is inferior in quality to fleece or tip wool as it is less lustrous and elastic. It can be spun into yarns by the woolen or the worsted system. […]
Physical and Chemical Properties of Silk
Silk had its origin to China for more than 4000 years ago. It was a properly guarded secret in China. Several centuries passed before its knowledge has transferred into Japan via Korea. India was also the seat of silk and sericulture. A single cocoon is made of an incessant filament of silk which the silkworm […]
Rayon/Viscose Fibre: Physical and Chemical Properties
Definition of Rayon Fibre Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulosic fibre. Because it is produced from naturally occurring polymers, it is neither a truly synthetic fibre nor a natural fibre; it is a semi-synthetic fibre. It is known by the names viscose rayon and art silk in the textile industry. It usually has a high lusture quality giving […]
An Overview of Hemp Fibre
In many parts of Asia, the fibre hemp has been in use since prehistoric times. Ancient records describe the use of hemp in China in 2800 B.C. During the early Christian era, the production of hemp spread to the countries of the Mediterranean Europe, and since then the fibre has come into widespread use throughout the world. […]
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Flax Fibre: Production Process, Properties and End Uses [A to Z]
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 […]
Classification of Textile Fibre
Textile fibre is the primary raw material of Textiles. Fibres are twisted into yarn, and yarns are then woven into fabric. And then, fabrics are used to make clothing items. For the winter season, woolen clothing is more comfortable, but cotton will be the best choice for the summer. So, you should have basic knowledge […]
What is Textile Fibre: Definition and Meaning
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 […]