A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
Definition of Quilted Fabric Quilted fabrics are layered materials consisting of two cloths that encase a filling and are stitched together to form a puffy unit. Composition of Quilted Fabrics The outer layers of these fabrics used for apparel are generally of cotton, polyester, nylon or blends of such fibres. For insulative purposes and to[…]
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[…]
Textiles are dyed at different stages like fibre, yarn, fabric, or garment form. In this article, we will discuss the following four dyeing techniques. Skein (Hank) Dyeing Yarn may be prepared in a skein or hank form and then dyed. It is used to dye yarn in large quantities. The loose arrangement of the yarn[…]
Textiles may be dyed at any stage of their development from fibre into fabric or certain garments. Stock dyeing is done in the fibre stage, Top dyeing in the combed wool sliver stage and Yarn dyeing is done after the fibre has been spun into yarn. Definition of Stock Dyeing Stock dyeing refers to dyeing[…]
Most glass fibre fabrics for consumer purposes have been made of filament yarns. Since all glass fibres are produced in the same general manner from similar ingredients, the fibre used for similar purposes has similar properties. In fact, the designation of this fibre is more frequently expressed as fibreglass. General Properties of Fibreglass Fabric Glass[…]
Fabrics are never made entirely of spandex fibre. As has been indicated, these yarns are frequently made in combination with other fibres. These yarns are generally incorporated with other yarns in fabrics. When bare spandex yarns are used, they are always utilized in conjunction with other yarns in fabrics. The form, amount, and other arrangement[…]
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[…]
Definition of Fabric Napping Fabric napping is a finishing process applied to textiles to create a raised surface of fine fibers on one or both sides of the fabric. It involves brushing or raising the fibers from the fabric surface, resulting in a soft, fuzzy texture. The raised fibers are often referred to as “nap.”[…]
Women’s sheer nylon hosieries are made of filament nylon yarn. The yarn may be a stretch or bi-component type to provide increased elasticity. Spandex may be added for greater elasticity and support. The hosieries are circular knitted in several styles or lengths. The most popular style is pantyhose. Other styles considered important enough to mention[…]
Persons, who deal with fabrics, as well as the home sewing consumer, must be able to identify the warp and the weft or filling yarns, because the direction of the warp determines the way in which the fabric should be cut when a garment is made from it. In a new piece of cloth, the[…]
