[CTD 261] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (27 pages long!)

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design
• Course: CTD 261
• Professor: Amanda Thompson

Document Summary

Fiber = any substance with a high length to width ratio and suitable characteristics for being processed into fabric. Properties determine the characteristics of the end product. 98 billion pounds of man-made fiber in 2003 to 122 billion pounds in 2014. Yarn = an assemblage of fibers that are twisted or laid together to form a continuous strand. Short and long fibers (staple and filament) Finishes/dyes = any process used to add color and augment performance of gray goods. Finishes can change the performance of the fabric. Product development = jobs, designs and engineering, that make sure the product can/has. When selecting the materials or fabrics to be used in a product, you must understand textile characteristics and serviceability. Dependent upon fiber and yarn understanding as well. When selecting one fiber, yarn or fabric over another. Factors such as weight, stiffness, hand texture, etc.