Textiles Natural and Synthetic Fibers

Natural Fibers Come from plants and animals General Characteristics –Hydrophilic (Absorb Water) –Most wrinkle easily

Wool Wool is shorn from Sheep. (Utah ranks 6th in the US sheep Production)

Knit garments Sweaters Gloves Skirts Coats Sportswear Socks Suits Slacks Carpeting Uses

Cotton Fiber surrounding the Seed of the cotton plant.

Blouses Dresses Skirts Underwear Shirts Jeans Sportswear Clothing/Fashion uses

Silk Filaments which silkworms spin to make their cacoons

Skirts Blouses Dresses Neckties Scarves Sweaters Clothing/Fashion uses

Flax (Linen) Fiber surrounding Seed of the flax plant. Made into Linen.

Clothing/Fashion uses Blouses Dresses Skirts Suits

Synthetic Fibers Made from petrochemicals Characteristics –Hydrophobic (water resistant) –Promote static cling –Heat Sensitive –Many pill –Most are wrinkle resistant

Polyester Made from petrochemicals Easily laundered Needs little or no pressing

Clothing/Fashion uses Pants Shirts Suits Sportswear Skirts Household uses

Nylon Made from Petroleum Very Strong Resilient Lustrous Dries quickly Easily laundered Used for tents, parachutes

Sportswear Jackets Raincoats Backpacks Purses Exercise and Sports clothing Nylon hosiery Uses

Acrylic Made from Petroleum Soft Warm Wool-like Light weight Wrinkle resistant Also used to make retainers and fingernails.

Sweaters Knit garments Faux Fur Coats Pants Skirts Shoe soles Clothing/Fashion uses

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