fabric

fabrics Fabrics are the underlying building blocks for fashion

Fabric swatches

Fabrics material; fibers  Fabrics made from natural fibers  Fabrics made from synthetic / manmade fibers  Blended fabrics

Fabrics structure  Woven fabric, Example, chiffon, silk.  Non- woven fabric, Example, leather.  Knitting fabrics, Example, wool, acrylic.

Fabrics types  Woven fabrics  Non-woven fabrics  Knitting fabrics  Silky fabrics  Shiny fabrics  Gauzy fabrics  Needlepoint fabrics  Daily use fabrics

Woven fabrics

Non woven fabrics leather

Knitting fabrics

The common fabrics names

Lace & web like & tulle needlepoint

Chiffon & gauze & organza

Shiny fabrics taffeta & satin & lame

Silky fabrics silk & charmeuse & crape

Corduroy & velvet & velveteen

Daily use fabrics linen & cotton & denim

Acrylic

Boucle

Lycra spandex

Stylish fabrics

Tiger

Zebra

Snake

Leopard

argyle

plaid

stripe

Batik

Fabrics Characteristics of Some fabrics

Cotton Cotton is soft, easy to take care of, doesn’t cost a lot, and durable. It is used mostly in everyday clothes Cotton has the ability to have moisture pass through it or “breathe”.

Linen Wrinkled easily durability colors do not fade after washing breathable

Polyester Polyester is mixed usually with cotton and other fabrics. It is machine washable, durable, and retains its appearance after stretching. Polyester doesn’t absorb moisture well or “breathe” well

Silk Silk is known for its smooth appearance and a luxurious hand Silk is good for both summer and winter activities. It absorbs moisture for active sports and the summer and retains heat well for the winter.

rayon Rayon has many of the same qualities as cotton. Because rayon has more of a luster and shouldn’t be washed as frequently as cotton, it would be best to have it as a “high fashion” clothes such as nicer shirts and pants. absorbs moisture, but doesn’t keep people warm, usually mixed with other fabrics,

Wool Wool is porous and is water resistant; it is great for winter gear Wool is superb at retaining heat.

Spandex Spandex is used in many hosiery, support garments, and clothes to help modify the body to look leaner. Spandex is often used in sport garments for its resistance to oil & perspiration characteristics.

Quiz time

1- Batik is an art form which involves A-Glue B-Clay C-Hot Wax

2- Which of these is a manufactured fibre A-Cotton B-Nylon C-Silk

are the raw materials for all fabrics. A-Ribbons B-Fibres C-Wood Pulp

5- what are the main types of fabric structure?

6- what are some characteristics of cotton?

7- name the fabric that jeans are made from?

9- is linen suitable for daily use, give some characteristics of linen?

Name this fabric style?

Finally, after reading the booklet attached, write a shorten article about ( cotton, silk, rayon)