1. FIBERS AND FABRICS
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2. Fibers and Fabrics Why study Fibers and Fabrics?
Each fiber has different properties
Each is cared for differently
When you care for fibers and fabrics correctly, they will look better and last longer.

3. Fibers and Fabrics All fabrics are made from small hairlike fibers.
Fibers are twisted together to form yarns.

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Yarns are then:
Woven
Knitted
Pressed
Into Fabrics

5. Fibers and Fabrics There are two types of fibers. Natural Man Made
Natural Fibers
These fibers have been around since man began to wear clothes. There are two main types:
Animal
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6. Fibers and Fabrics Natural Fibers Animal Fibers (protein fibers) Wool
Camel Hair
Silk
Other animal Fibers

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Plant (cellulosic fibers)
Cotton
Linen
Ramie
tencel

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11. Fibers and Fabrics Characteristics of Natural Fibers
Absorb moisture and allow air to reach the skin
Warm in cool weather, cool in warm weather
Will not melt when pressed
Some require more care
Some are expensive
Collecting and processing them is time consuming and expensive
May fade
May mildew
Some are eaten by moths

12. Fibers and Fabrics Characteristics of Manmade fibers
Made from raw materials - chemicals
Do not occur in nature as fibers
Were first made in 1910 to replace natural fibers
Easy to care for
Durable - do not wear out easily
Resist wrinkling

13. Fibers and Fabrics 7. Hold pleats 8. Less absorbent
9. Do not adjust to temperature well
10. Hold greasy stains

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Examples of manmade fibers; Rayon
Rayon

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2. Nylon

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3. Acrylic
4. Acetate

17. Fibers and Fabrics 6. Spandex
Most manufactured fibers were created to replace or imitate natural fibers. Nylon, for example, resembles silk. Acrylic takes the place of wool in blankets and sweaters.
They have the advantage - they are easy to care for.

18. Fibers and Fabrics Fabric Construction
There are several methods of creating fabric from yarn.
Woven Fabric - weaving involves the interlacing of two yarns at right angles.
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Woven fabrics generally hold their shape better and are stronger than knits.
They type of weave and the characteristics of the fiber determines the characteristics of the finished fabric.
There are three basic weaves:
Plain weave
Twill weave
Satin weave

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Why do you think two fibers might be mixed before spinning and weaving?
Another method of creating fabric is knitting.
Knit fabrics are constructed by pulling loops of yarn through loops of yarn creating interlocking rows.

21. Fibers and Fabrics Other Construction Methods
Felt - fibers are heat bonded or glued and pressed to make fabric
Bonded Fabrics - 2 fabrics are glued together
Quilted - 2 fabrics are stitched together with fill in between

22. Fibers and Fabrics Color and Fabric Finishes
Fabric Finishes - any special treatment that change or improve the appearance, feel or performance of the fabric.

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25. Fibers and Fabrics Daily Clothing Care
Clothes that are taken care of properly will look better and last longer.
Daily Care
Check the garment for stains
The sooner you treat the stain, the more success you will have getting it out
2. Check to see if it needs minor repairs, and do the repairs
3. Is it clean enough to wear again or does it need washing?
4. Put it where it belongs

26. Fibers and Fabrics Keeping your clothes Clean Sort before you launder
Look at the care label on the garment and follow the instructions
Sort the same colors together
Whites and light colors together
Darker colors together
Sort by weight
Heavy jeans are dark colored but would not be washed with a dark thin blouse
Sort by lint
There are lint givers like towels and things that collect lint - don’t wash them together!
Amount of soil

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After the laundry items are sorted, there is additional prep work to do.
Empty all pockets
Close all zippers
Fasten velcro
Some clothes are best washed inside out

28. Fibers and Fabrics After sorting and prepping, check for stains
Treat the stain as soon as possible
Check the label of the stain removal product
Tide stain brain app

29. Fibers and Fabrics Machine Washing
Washing machines are all different. You need to learn how the one you have works, but basic operations are pretty much the same.
Select the water temperature
Select the washer cycle
Select the water level
Start the machine
Add laundry products according to your machine’s requirements
Add the items to be washed

30. Fibers and Fabrics Hand Washing - some garments say “Hand Wash Only”
Drying Clothes -Check the care label and follow the manufacturer's instructions. They will tell you how to dry the item. Some selections might be
Permanent press
Machine dry, gentle cycle
Other options
Line dry
Dry flat

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Removing Wrinkles

32. Fibers and Fabrics Sometimes the label will say “Dry Clean Only”
The process is not actually “dry”.

33. Fibers and Fabrics Storing Clothes

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