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Chapter 2 - Finer Characteristics Flashcards

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Natural fiber sources

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Plants
Animals
Minerals
Fungus

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Manufactured fibers come from

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Chemical compounds

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A textile fiber is only important if it...
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Is readily available

Is economical

It can be made into a yarn, fabric or product which can be sold

Has desirable physical and chemical properties

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Fiber length:
staple fiber
Filament fiber

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Staple: fibers that can be measured in inches

Filament fibers: longer then 1 yard and can indefinite in length

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Abrasion resistance

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The ability to resist wear from rubbing

High - nylon and polyester

Low - acetate

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Absorbency

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The ability to take on moisture

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Hydrophilic fiber

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Able to absorb water easily

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Hydrophobic fiber

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Absorbs a small amount of water

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Hygroscopic fibers

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Absorbs water without feeling damp

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Fiber shape and contour affects

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Bulk, textured, luster, hand and cover power

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Cover

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The ability to to occupy an area

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Elasticity

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The ability to increase in length when under tension and then return to the original length when released

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Flammability

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Ability for a fiber to ignite or burn

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Flexibility

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The capability of a fiber to bend easily and repeatedly without breaking

A higher flexibility affects is more drape

Longer thinner fibers affects flexibility

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Hand

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The way a fiber/yarn/fabric feels when handled

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Luster

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How light reflects from a fiber surface

Drawing out increases luster and strength

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Resiliency

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The ability of a fiber or fabric to return to shape after crushing

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Static electricity

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Frictional electric charge

Fibers that absorb water don’t make as much static

Fibers that don’t absorb water maker more static

19
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Pilling

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Fibers tangled together on surface of fabric

Hydrophobic fibers pill more often

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Thermoplasticity

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Made from thermoplastic

What is needed to heat set fabric

21
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Chemical effects

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Determines manufacturing process

Influences cleaning methods

22
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Environmental conditions

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How fiber react to their surroundings

23
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Strength

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Force needed to break a fiber

Strong - nylon, polyester
Weak - acrylic, acetate

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Wicking

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Ability of a fiber to transfer moisture from one section to another

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