HUEC 2045 : Test 2
Document Summary
Everything you always wanted to know about fibers and fabrics. Key concepts: the difference between natural fibers and manufactured fibers, the major steps in the production of most fabrics, the effects of new technology on textiles. Textile: a broad classification of materials, used in constructing fabrics. Includes fibers and yarns: cloth, woven or knitted. Fibers: definition- smallest unit, natural of man-made, technology. Properties chemical, physical, mechanical: fineness, flexibility, strength, durability, etc. History: 27,000 years ago- woven fabric imprint on clay pots, 7,000 b. c. - linen- turkey, oldest fragment, 6,000 b. c. - sandals. History and development of textile fabric industry: 1814 in america, the first power loom, because of higher demand, yarn mills needed faster weaving, the industry grew rapidly. With demand for goods far exceeding supply: first mechanized spinning process developed in england in the 18th century, first u. s. yarn mill was built in pawtucket, rhode island, 1790.
