Innovations + Emerging Textile Technologies Flashcards
Fibre Innovation
About Microfibres
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
fibres that are less than one denier thick
Fibre Innovation
About TENCELL
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
TENCEL™ is referring to the brand name. They are the big players in lyocell fibres.
Lyocell fibres - Manufacturers take wood pulp, dissolve it in a chemical solvent, then push it through an extruder to form the fibers.
Yarn Innovation
About Bicomponent yarn
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Bicomponent yarn: a yarn that consists of two filaments, staples, or natural fibers that are either chemically or physically different.
Two kinds of polymer are extruded together and spun as a multifilament.
TENCEL™ is referring to the brand name. They are the big players in lyocell fibres.
Lyocell fibres - Manufacturers take wood pulp, dissolve it in a chemical solvent, then push it through an extruder to form the fibers.
Yarn Innovation
About Nilit
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Nilit creates various yarns customised to meet specific end-uses from their 6.6 nylon fibre.
These yarns are then classified under their sensil brand.
Fabric Innovation
About washable webs
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Washable webs: fabrics manufactured from non-woven sources
Fibre Innovation
TENCELL Facts and Characteristics
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Similar to rayon, but less toxic chemicals are used in the processing, and they get recycled, so less waste.
Uses wood from trees from sustainably harvested forests.
Very soft, excellent drapability, doesn’t wrinkle, dyes well, moisture wicking.
Technically from a natural source, but is man-made so cannot be considered a natural fibre.
Fabric Innovation
washable webs Facts and Characteristics
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Made by bonding webs of synthetic fibers with heat or adhesives.
They are easy to sew, crease resistant, do not fray, and are stable when washed or dry-cleaned
Fibre Innovation
Microfibre Facts and Characteristics
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
The small size of these fibres make it possible to have as many as four times as many fibres in its length than that of its regular fibre equivalent.
More tiny fibres = more surface area = brighter colours.
Created by modifying the spinning process or separating filaments by modifying the spinneret shape.
Polyester, nylon, acrylic and rayon can be used for microfibres
Fabric Innovation
Why is washble web good
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Light to heavy weight, depending on end-use.
Does not fray
Durable, abrasion resistant, high absorbency
Withstand many uses
Yarn Innovation
Bicomponent yarn Facts and Characteristics
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Since the two halves are different, they will create a crimp when exposed to heat.
Manipulating the spinneret shape will create complex cross sections to meet specific end-use goals.
Example: creating a sheath-core concentric with cotton on the outside and polyester on the insides will look and feel like cotton but be stronger due to the hidden core of polyester.
Fibre Innovation
Why is Mircofibre good
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Ultrafine
Lightweight
High drapability
Soft and comfortable - silken or suede touch
Washable and dry-cleanable
Shrink resistant
High strength (except rayon)
Heat-setting ability (what decorative technique would be good for this then?)
If tightly packed together it can create a waterproof and water-resistant fabric, without using synthetic resin coatings.
Yarn Innovation
Why is Biocomponent yarn good
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
The yarn is soft, lofty, bulky, and inexpensive.
Durable, non-fraying, abrasion resistant.
Fabric Innovation
end use of washable web
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Apparel - interfacing, bra padding, glove insulation
Non-apparel - nappies, tea-bag covers, chux wipes
Medical textiles, military - parachutes, tarps, shelters
Yarn Innovation
end use of biocomponent yarn
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Many end-uses - pantyhose, knitwear, socks, babywear. Upholstery, flooring coverings.
Hollow yarn = conductive metal oxides can be inserted into the core, making yarns electrically conductive
Fibre Innovation
end use of microfibre
Fibre, Yarn, and Fabric Innovations
Apparel - hosiery, blouses, dresses, sportswear, high-performance clothing, ties, scarves, outerwear.
Furnishings - curtains, draperies, towels, blankets, sheets, upholstery.
Cleaning products - specialized to use on most surfaces. The shape of the spinneret makes the microfibre clean efficiently. *they remove 98-99% of dirt and grime without spray.
