FSN 132 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Natural Fiber, Textile Manufacturing, Textile Industry

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Chapter 5: textiles fibres and fabrics: 99. Production of fibre and fabrics is the first step in manufacture of clothing, accessories and home fashions. They are considered primary supplies; markers of trimmings are also primary. Fibre extremely fine, almost invisible to the eye is the smallest element of a fabric; starting point. Can be spun or twisted into continuous thread called yarn, then yarn can be woven into fabrics. Natural fibres are found in nature from plant or animal; wood pulp, air, etc. Manufactured fibres are made in a chemist"s lab- man made or synthetic . Natural fibres is ancient; developed more slowly while manufactured is recent and rapid advances. Most widely used of all natural fibres; seed of a cotton plant. Primarily of cellulose, carbohydrate that lends itself to manufacture of fibrous and paper products. Absorb moisture quick, dry quickly, good for warm weather. Can be grown in many colours, mostly white. Long cotton fibres (staple) produce finest fabrics.

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