1. Fashion Merchandising 1.02
Understand the basics of textile fabrics and finishes.

2. Essential Questions
What are the characteristics, care, and uses of natural fibers for apparel?
What are the characteristics, care, and uses manufactured fibers for apparel?
What are the common methods of fabric construction of apparel?
What are some examples of fabric finishes for apparel?

3. ___________________Fibers
Natural Fibers come from natural sources such as plants, animals, and insects.
__________ fibers-Fibers from plants
Protein fibers- Fibers from _____________

4. manufactured fibers
Manufactured fibers are created from various ______________ and chemicals through technology in ______________.

5. Characteristics, care, and uses of natural fibers for apparel
Cellulosic fibers
______________
Flax
Fur
_________________
Protein fibers
Silk and wool

6. Characteristics, care, and uses of manufactured fibers
__________ Acrylic _________ Lyocell

7. Characteristics, care, and uses of manufactured fibers… Cont.
Modacrylic
__________
Polyester
Spandex

8. Examples of Common fabric construction methods and examples of fabric finishes
Waterproof:__________________________
Water- repellent_________________________________
Mildew resistant________________