Fibres Flashcards
Where do synthetic fibres come from?
They are manufactured using plant materials and minerals: acrylic,nylon and polyester come from oil and coal.
Where do natural fibres come from?
Cotton from the cotton plant.
Linen from the flax plant.
Wool from sheep.
Silk from silkworms.
Where do regenerated fibres come from?
Pine trees and chemicals: Viscose uses wood pulp and caustic soda // Lyocell and Tencel are biodegradable and really strong so they are also used for non-woven fabrics for wipes and swabs, disposable gowns for medical staff // Acetate uses wood pulp and acetone to make a lustrous fibre often used for lining and ball gowns.
What three stages are textile materials made in?
- Spinning fibres into yarns
- Weaving or knitting yarns.
- Finishing fabrics to make them more useful.
What are the two types of fibre length?
Staple fibre - short fibres
Filament fibre - long fibres
