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FASH 15 textiles
introduction to textiles
textiles & textile products
textile:•originally applied to woven fabrics•now generally applied to any flexible material that is composed of:• thin films of polymers • fibers, yarns, or fabrics• products made of films, fibers, yarns or
fabrics
textiles & textile products
polymer:•very large molecule made by connecting many small molecules together•almost all fibers are polymers made of organic materials•some polymers are formed into thin films and used as textiles• EXAMPLE: vinyl upholstery is a film, often
applied to a more traditional textile knit or woven material for added durability
textiles & textile products
fiber:•natural or manufactured•smallest component—hairlike in nature—that can be separated from a fabric•can be:• absorbent—cotton or rayon• stretchy—spandex• warm & bulky—wool• very strong & abrasion resistant—nylon or
polyester
textiles & textile products
yarn:•assemblage of fibers•twisted or laid together to form a continuous strand that can be made into a textile fabric•can be used to make fabric:• smooth & slick—satin• soft & fuzzy—brushed denim
textiles & textile products
fabric:•flexible planar substance constructed from solutions, fibers, yarns, or fabrics in any combination•range from:• lightweight and sheer—chiffon• heavy and sturdy—denim• rigid and firm—carpeting
textiles & textile products
participation activity:…using the provided fabric swatch, dismantle the fabric so you have a fiber and a yarn.…describe the differences and similarities between these components: fabric, fiber, yarn…identify an end use that would be appropriate for this fabric; explain your reasoning
textiles & textile products
gray goods (also grey or greige goods):•any fabric that has not been finished•consumers rarely see gray goods except for muslin
textiles & textile products
coloration:•any dyeing or printing process used to add color with dyes or pigments to a textile•adds interest and fashion appeal to apparel and interiors
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textiles & textile products
finish:•any process that modifies appearance or enhance performance of gray goods• comfort—brushing velveteen to make softer
surface• performance—stain-resistance
textiles & textile products
soft goods:•products constructed of textiles and other flexible materials including apparel, interior textiles & technical textiles
textiles & textile products
smart textiles:•AKA smart fabrics, interactive textiles, intelligent textiles•sense & react to the environment or stimuli of an electrical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, magnetic or other nature•examples:• deliver medication in slow controlled doses• monitor pulse and body temp• promote safety—seat occupancy in vehicles• promote comfort—promote heat loss in warm
weather, minimize heat loss in cool temps
textiles & textile products
technical or industrial textiles:•include a broad range of materials that are widely used in special applications of a technical nature•generally not considered apparel or interiors•contribute to quality of life
automotive industry:• tire cords—smooth ride• seat upholstery & carpeting—comfort, style,
easy care• head liners & window runners—noise reduction,
finished interiors• seat belts and shoulder harnesses--safety
textiles & textile products: technical or industrial textiles
textiles & textile products
everyday textile products include:•apparel—clothing & fashion•interior textiles—upholstered furniture, carpets, rugs, wall coverings, draperies & curtains, table linens, towels, bed linens•technical or industrial textiles—toothbrushes, bandages, seat belts, gaskets & liners, medical textiles, landscape erosion control fabrics…
textiles & textile products
participation activity:…make a list of the textile products you have used today…group your list by apparel, interior textiles or technical textiles (chart on pg. 8)…compare your list with 2-3 other people—what do you have in common? uncommon?…answer the following questions:•How do textiles contribute to your quality of life?•What parts of your day would not have been possible without these textile products?
textiles & textile products: the global textile complex
textiles & textile productsthe global textile complex
What countries are you
representing today?