Welcome

*Prepared by

*Mizanur Rahman

*Salma Nasrin

*Abdullah All Masum

*Irin Sultana

Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Faculty of Business Studies

University of Dhaka

Group profile

SL Name ID NO.

1 Mizanur Rahman 009

2 Abdullah All Masum 023

3 Mt. Irin Sultana 036

4 Salma Nasrin 057

Topic

• Characteristics of fabrics materials of linen• Fabric construction and finishing method

LINEN Linen is a textile made from the

fibers of the flax plant, Linum

usitatissimum.,

"linens" is still often used

generically to describe a class

of woven and even knitted

textiles

Linen is usually an expensive textile

Has a long "staple" (individual fiber length) Products

are..

apron,

bags,

Towels,

napkins,

bed linen

tablecloth,

Runners

chair cover

men's and women's wear

Linen used in hotels………….» Throws» Bedding Covers» Linen Blankets» Mattress» Pillows» Bed Coverings» Cushions» Coverlets» Bed Comforters» Quilts» Quilt Covers» Duvets

Fabrics of linen

Cloth of any kind that is woven or knit from fibers, either vegetable or animal; manufactured cloth; as, silks or other fabrics.

Types of fabrics………..

Fabr

ics Natural

SyntheticBlend

Characteristics

Fabric Characteristics by Type

Natural Man-made

eco-friendly non eco-friendly

Cotton Linen Wool Silk Bamboo Lyocell Modal Viscose Acetate Synthetic

Durability less durable than linen

durable less durable than cotton

very durable durable Durable durable less durable than natural fabric

less durable than silk

very durable

Ability to wrinkle

Average high low low low Low average High lower than viscose

very low

Hygroscopy (water absorption)

High higher than cotton

high high high High higher than cotton

higher than cotton

Low low

Thermal capacity (temperature regulation)

Average higher than cotton

high higher than cotton

high high average Low low varies

Dust absorption

Low low high low low low low Low low low

Shrinkage High high high high low low low High High low

Antimicrobial quality

Average high average high high average average Low Low low

Breathability

High higher than cotton

high high higher than cotton & wool

high high Low Low low

Irin sultana

ID NO:036

Natural Fabrics

Natural fabrics are primarily

used for ecological

reasons, and also for health

reasons.

Types of natural fabrics…………..

Organic cotton

Linen (flax)

Wool

Silk

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is grown

without the use of harmful

pesticides, herbicides, or

artificial fertilizers, and formaldehyde

finishes.

popular for its soft

texture and breathable

nature

it doesn't pill, emit

static electricity

Linen (Flax)

Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant.

SILKSilk is a natural protein fiber obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of silkworms.

WOOL

The utility of the fiber itself is evident in cold-weather and high-performance applications.

Salma nasrin

ID NO:057

Man-Made Eco-Friendly FabricsIt is a category that falls somewhere in-between

natural and synthetic fibers, and includes the following fibers:

Bamboo

Lyocell

Modal

Bamboo

Bamboo is a marvelous fabric to wear, because it is:

comfortable and breathable

antimicrobial

hypoallergenic

softer than cotton

easy to dye

washable

good for our planet

renewable resource

Lyocell

Soft and drapes well

Absorbent

Resistant to wrinkles

Easily cleaned

dyed many colors

Lyocell is a fabric most known better by its brand name Tencel

Characteristics are…….

Modal

Modal is currently called the new

"wonder" fabricIt is a processed, bio-

based textile Characteristics are…

Soft and smooth

Cool to the touch.

Very absorbent

breathes well

Resists shrinking

Less likely to fade or pill

SYNTHETIC: Man-Made Non Eco-Friendly Fabrics

Blankets , bedspreads, and shower curtains are most frequently made from all-synthetic fabrics.

Viscose

The most common type of rayon.

It is produced in much greater quantity than cup ammonium rayon.

Acetate

A manufactured fiber formed by a compound of cellulose, refined from cotton linters and/or wood

pulp, and acidic acid. 

In the last two decades many hotels have

purchased ‘no-iron’ sheets and pillow cases made of cotton/synthetic (usually polyester) blends. These linens are much stronger than those made of 100% cotton.

These linens are much stronger than those made of 100% cotton.

BLENDS

Mizanur Rahman

ID NO:009

Fabric construction

Fabric construction generally means the construction of textile weaving,

•Knitting:•Tufting:•Felting:

Fabric construction is associated

with:

Woven Fabrics

Woven fabrics have two kinds of yarns….

Woven Fabrics

fill (or weft) yarns

Warp yarns

Yarns can be woven into three basic fabric types……..

Yarns

Satin weave

Plain weave

Fabric finishing

A process through which fibers, yarns, and fabrics are passed to improve their appearance, feel and/or performance in preparation for their end use.

It has two steps, Dyeing

Sewing

Dyeing

Color-coordinating linens with a guestroom or dining room’s décor often seems like a good way to enhance the appearance of the property

Sewing

Most linens are woven in standard widths on the loom so that the piece need only be hemmed at the ends to prevent unraveling.

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