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TT1201-Raw Materials and

Fiber Science II
What are Fibers?
• Fibers are the basic units of all textiles. Textiles are a
form of cloth or fabric from which clothing and other
items are made. Fibers are put together to form a
continuous strand, making a yarn. Yarns are woven or
knitted together to make fabrics.
Textile Fibres and their properties
Fibre properties
• Fibers contribute to fabrics performance. Form example strong fibres contribute to the durability of the
fabrics.
• Absorbent fibers are used for apparel that comes in contact with the skin and for towels and diapers
• Fire resistant fibers are used for children’s sleepwear and firefighters
• To analyse and predict a fabric’s performance, start with the fibre.
• Knowledge of fiber properties will help you understand the fibres' contribution to the performance of a
fabric and the product made form it.
• Fiber properties are determined by their physical structures, chemical composition and molecular
arrangement
Fiber Characteristics

• Knowledge of fiber characteristics will help you select the right


fabric for your needs.
▪ Strength: the ability to withstand pulling and twisting. Tensile strength
▪ Shrinkage: the ability to maintain size.
▪ Warmth: the ability to maintain body temperature.
▪ Durability: the ability to hold up to repeated usage.
▪ Absorbency: the ability to take in moisture.
▪ Wicking: the ability to pull moisture away from the body and toward
the surface of the fabric where it can evaporate quickly.
Fiber Characteristic Continued (2)

▪ Wrinkle Resistance: the ability to resist creasing.


▪ Resiliency: the ability to spring back when crushed or wrinkled.
▪ Elasticity: the ability to return to its original size.
▪ Shape Retention: the ability to retain the original shape.
▪ Abrasion Resistance: the ability to withstand rubbing.
▪ Luster: the natural sheen or shine of some fibers.
▪ Static Resistance: the ability to withstand the buildup of electricity.
Fiber Characteristic Continued (2)

▪ Fiber length : Staple and filament fibers


▪ Fiber count: the yarn count is used to express how fine or coarse
(or thin or thick) the yarn is. We use the English count numbering
system, which is part of a larger group known as indirect counting
systems. Denier, a unit of measure for the linear mass density of
fibers, is the mass in grams per 9000 meters of the fiber
Groups of Fibers

• There are two main groups of fibers.


▪Natural fibers which are made from natural
sources—plants and animals.
▪Manufactured fibers which are made from
chemicals in factories.
General classification of
fibers based on chemical
composition of fibers
Manmade fibers: Synthetic
fibers
Manufactured Fibers
• Rayon was the first commercially produced fiber. It was followed by
acetate. These fibers are made from cellulose, the fibrous substance in
plant life. They are called cellulosic fibers.
• Combining molecules of nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon makes
most other manufactured fibers. The molecules are linked in various ways
to form chemical compounds called polymers. These manufactured fibers
are called synthetic fibers since they are made from chemicals.
How Manufactured Fibers are Made

• The raw materials and chemicals used to make manufactured fibers can
vary. They all go through the same basic steps before they become fibers:
1. The solid raw material is changed to a liquid.
2. The liquid is extruded (forced or pushed) throughout a spinneret—a small nozzle
with many tiny holes, similar to a bathroom showerhead.
3. The liquid hardens in the form of a fiber often called a filament. A filament is a
continuous strand of fiber. Any manufactured fiber can be made in filament form.
▪ Silk is the only natural fiber that comes in a filament form.
▪ Other natural fibers are short and are called staple fibers.
How Manufactured Fibers are Made (2)
Rayon
• Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber. It is made from purified
cellulose, primarily from wood pulp, which is chemically converted into a
soluble compound.
• Has many of the same characteristics as cotton. It was the first manufactured
fiber. Often found in lingerie, shirts, blouses, dresses, slacks, coats, and work
clothes.
Advantages & Disadvantages Rayon
Advantages Disadvantages

• Soft • Shrinks & wrinkles easily


• Comfortable • Low Resiliency
• Absorbent • Heat sensitive
• Inexpensive • Mildews
• Versatile • Dry Clean or Hand Wash Only.
Acetate
• Acetate is a chemical compound made of salt or ester of
acetic acid. Also known as acetate rayon. A synthetic
filament, yarn, or fabric composed of a derivative of the
acetic ester of cellulose, differing from viscose rayon in
having greater strength when wet and greater sensitivity
to high temperatures.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Acetate
Advantages Disadvantages

• Looks and Feels Luxurious • Poor abrasion resistance


▪ Silky appearance & feel • Weak
• Crisp and Drapes well • Dry Cleaned Only
• Dyed in a range of colors. • Melts under High Heat
• Resistance to moths and mildew.
• Absorbent & dries quickly.
• Inexpensive

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