1. CLOTHING FIBERS

2. There are two types of fibers:
Natural Fibers & Synthetic Fibers

3. NATURAL FIBERS

4. Natural Fibers – are produced from. sources in Nature such as the
Natural Fibers – are produced from sources in Nature such as the following:
A. Plants – Including:
1. Cotton
2. Flax Plant

5. AND
B. Animals – Including:
1. Sheep
2. Silk Worms

6. NATURAL FIBERS Natural Fibers are generally… Staple Fibers
More Expensive
More comfortable
Shrinks Easily
Wrinkles Easily
Hydrophilic (Water Loving)
Usually needs to
be Dry Cleaned

7. NATURAL FIBERS Natural Fibers include… Wool - Absorbs & repels water
Used For: Winter Clothing
Silk –
Luxurious Drape & Gummy Texture
Used For: Formal Dresses & Ties

8. NATURAL FIBERS Natural Fibers also include… Linen – Uneven Texture
Used for women’s suits,
Table Cloths, etc…
Cotton –
Least Expensive & Easiest Care
Used For: Summer Clothes

9. SYNTHETIC FIBERS

10. Synthetic fibers are the second type of Fibers
Synthetic fibers are the second type of Fibers. There are two categories of Synthetic Fibers:
Cellulosic –
A fiber that is made in a factory out of a natural substance
(example wood pulp)
Non - Cellulosic –
A fiber that is created in a factory from a man- made source

11. SYNTHETIC FIBERS Synthetic Fibers are generally… Less Expensive
Less comfortable
Do NOT Shrink
Resist Wrinkles
Hydrophobic
(repels water)
Machine Washable

12. SYNTHETIC FIBERS Synthetic Fibers are generally… Filament Fibers
“Filament fibers” are
fibers that are long and
need to be cut. They do
not need to be twisted
because they are already
long.

13. Synthetic Fibers include:
Acrylic – Non Cellulosic
- Resembles Wool
- Is used in the same
types of things that
wool is used for, but
does not absorb as
effectively

14. Synthetic Fibers also include…
Nylon – Non Cellulosic
- Is the Strongest Fiber
Nylon is used for
heavy duty things,
such as Tents, back packs,
tarps, etc…
- It is also used for delicate
things such as stockings…

15. Synthetic Fibers also include…
Spandex – Non Cellulosic
It is the only Fiber that Stretches,
It is used for Swim Wear
& Active Wear

16. SYNTHETIC FIBERS Synthetic Fibers also include…
Rayon – Is a Cellulosic Fiber.
- It has a drape and
sheen that
resembles silk.
- It is also ultra absorbent.
- It can hold up to ten times
it’s weight.
- It is used in products
that need heavy absorption

17. SYNTHETIC FIBERS Synthetic Fibers also include…
Acetate - Is also a Cellulosic Fiber
- Dissolves in Acetone
- It has a sheen that
resembles Silk.
- It is the weakest fiber
made and does not
withstand stress.
- It is used for costumes
and fancy dresses.

18. SYNTHETIC FIBERS Synthetic Fibers also include…
Polyester – Most Versatile Fiber
- It is used to make fancy dresses
- It is used to make polar fleece
- It is made from Petroleum
- It is also used for things
that are not fabric
- It retains Oil Stains

19. Please Read and Follow these Instructions
When you are finished with this power point, you will look over at the West Wall, where the Student Storage Closets are. Hanging on the closets are signs that will give you information about “Fibers”. Take your packet and go over to the wall and fill in the needed information from the posters.
When you are finished filling in the information on “Fibers”, Ask the Teacher for fabric swatches to attach to your packet.
Next, Go to the Fabrics Power point and finish your packet.