FMAD 1110: Fashion Fundamentals Textbook: Module 5: Textiles
Textiles
Textiles
Textiles (also known as fabrics) have a history of natural fibers to man-made fibers. Natural fibers come from natural resources such as plants or animals, whereas synthetic (or man-made fibers) are manufactured.
Natural Fibers
Textiles
Textiles (also known as fabrics) have a history of natural fibers to man-made fibers. Natural fibers come from natural resources such as plants or animals, whereas synthetic (or man-made fibers) are manufactured.
Some examples of Natural Fibers include:
- Cotton (from the cotton plant) make comfortable breathable t-shirts:
Image Source: Organic Cotton
- Wool (such as from sheep hair) make scratchy sweaters to insulate:
Image Source: Sheep
- Silk (from silkworms that eat mulberry leaves and produce silk cocoons) is used to make smooth scarves:
Image Source: Cecropia Silk Cocoon
- Flax (from flax plant) to make sturdy sacks:
Image Source: Flax Flower
Synthetic Fibers
Some examples of Synthetic Fibers include:
- Nylon (a silk-like thermoplastic made from petroleum) to create stockings:
Image Source: Nylon-6-6.png
- Spandex (aka Lycra) is a elastic-like fabric commonly found in stretchy pants:
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