2. From Fibers to Fabric: Step by step process of the fiber to the yarn to the fabric.

3. Types of Fibers

4. Natural Fibers Sources: –Animals –Plants

5. Protein Fibers

6. Cellulose Fibers

7. Manufactured or Synthetic Fibers Chemical or Protein

8. Name Generic Name Trade Name Spandex Lycra®

9. Types Acetate Acrylic Nylon Polyester Rayon Spandex Triacetate

10. Yarns Fibers overlapped and twisted together

11. Types Spun Monofilament Multifilament

12. Twist amount varies and increases strength very low twist - just barely holds together low twist - fluffy - weak average twist for short fibers high twist hard and compact

13. Texture given to manufactured fibers adds bulk, stretch, less static

14. Types of Texture

15. Fabric Construction woven of knit yarns fibers matted together and glued

16. Woven Fabrics

17. Plain Weave

18. Satin Weave

19. Twill Weave

20. Basket Weave

21. Pile Weave

22. Knits Stretches Returns to Original Shape Wrinkle Resistant

23. Warp Knits vertical rows of loops - tricot jersey - lace - raschel knit

24. Weft Knit loops made as yarn added in crosswise direction – double knit – jersey – rib knit – pile knit jersey – velour – purl knit

25. Non Woven no grain no stretch or give requires special sewing techniques

26. Non Wovens

27. Fabric Finishes changes fiber properties to create a better product

28. Permanent Finish heat set improves fabric resistance to wrinkling stains difficult to remove no need to iron

29. Shrinkage Resistant reduce shrinkage

30. Soil Release aids in removing dirt, oil, and grease

31. Flame Retardant resists burning

32. Dyeing changes color of finished product can be done at fiber, yarn, and fabric stage printing is done at fabric stage only

33. Care Labels Law Required - Fiber Content - Care Instructions - Country of Origin

34. Care Requirement washing method drying method bleach type iron temperature