2.  any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting

3.  Basic unit of all textiles, which is twisted into yarns and then used in the production of a fabric  Staple: short fibers or cut length of filament  Filament fibers: continuous fibers  Only Natural Filament Fiber: Silk

4.  Yarns: a continuous strand made of fibers ◦ Vary in size ◦ Can be separated into fibers  Fabrics: textile product usually made by knitting or weaving yarns together

5.  Fiber  Yarn  Fabric

6.  Characteristics and properties depends on its source or chemical composition  Fiber characteristics greatly affect the appearance and performance of the fabrics they become  Selecting the appropriate fiber for end use

7.  Resiliency: ability to spring back when crushed or wrinkled  Warmth: ability to maintain body temperature  Durability: ability to hold up to repeated usage  Absorbency: ability to take in moisture  Strength: ability to withstand pulling and twisting  Abrasion resistance: the ability to withstand rubbing  Elasticity: the ability to return to its original size  Wicking: the ability to pull moisture away from the body and toward the surface of the fabric (where it can evaporate quickly)

8. Natural  Protein (Animal)  Plant (Cellulosic) Manufactured (Man- made)

9. ProteinPlant  Wool  Silk  Cashmere  Cotton  Linen (Flax)

10. SyntheticCellulosic  Olefin  Polyester  Nylon  Spandex  Acetate  Lyocell  Rayon