i. textiles

What are natural fibres?

Sourced from animal/ plant products

Where is wool sourced?

Sheep

What are the uses of wool?

• Jumpers

• Coats

• Hats

Pros of wool

• Warm

• Crease resistant

• Low flammability

• Sustainable

Cons of wool

• Stinks with wash/ heat

• Itchy

• Expensive

Where is silk sourced?

Silkworms

• What are the uses of silk?

• Scarves

• Nightwear

• Dresses

Pros of silk

• Smooth

• Good drape

• Comfortable

• Sun resistant → colour won’t fade

• Sustainable

Cons of silk

• Creases easily

• Expensive

• Doesn’t wash well

• Ethics

Where is leather sourced?

Animal hides mostly cows

What are he uses of leather?

• Belts

• Jackets

• Car seats

Pros of leather

• Doesn’t fray

• Holds its shape

• Long lasting

• Sustainable

Cons of leather

• More difficult to sew

• Expensive

• Ethics

Where is cotton sourced?

Cotton plant

What are the uses of cotton?

• T-shirts

• Jeans

• Towels

Pros of cotton

• Comfortable

• Dyes well

• Washes well

• Sustainable

Cons of cotton

• Creases

• Flammable

• Poor elasticity

• Dries slowly

Where is linen sourced?

Flax plants

What are the uses of linen?

• Bed linen

• Furnitrue

• Dresses

Pros of linen

• Very cool in hot weather

• Dues well

• Sustainable

Cons of linen

• Creases badly

• Flammable

• Poor elasticity

• Dries slowly

What are synthetic fibres?

Made from petroleum-based chemicals/ coals

What percentage of synthetic fibres are made with oil?

94%

Where is polyester sourced?

Coal, oil

What are the uses of polyester?

• Cushion filling

• Clothing

• Table cloths

Pros of polyester

• Strong

• Good elasticity

• Cheap

• Dries well

• Doesn’t crease

Cons of polyester

• Not biodegradable

• Not sustainable

• Flammable (melts)

Where is elastane sourced?

Coal, oil

What are the uses of elastane?

• Sportswear

• (Combine with other fibres) jeans

Pros of elastane

• Doesn’t crease

• Dries quickly

• Extremely elastic

• Cheap

Cons of elastane

• Not biodegradable

• Not sustainable

• Flammable (melts)

Other example of synthetic fibres

• Nylon

• Acrylic

What are technical textiles

materials and products whose primary purpose is based on their performance and functional properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative qualities

What are the properties of KEVLAR®

• Resistance to abrasion

• Chemical bonds and weave patterns

• 5x stronger than steel

What are the uses of KEVLAR®

• Bulletproof vests

• Motorcycle jackets

• Reinforcing tyres

What are the properties of conductive fabrics

• Conducts electricity

• Metal strands woven into the textile or yarns

• Have metal coating

What are the uses of conductive fabrics

• Wearable tech

• Touchscreen gloves

What are fibres?

Thin thread like strand that can be spun into yarn etc. or woven into fabrics

What are fabrics?

A flexible interwoven material made from yarns/ fibres

What is a staple?

A fibre of defined discrete length, usually natural

What are woven fabrics?

• 2 set of yarn interlaced at right angles  it can create different colours depending on the patterns

What is the most common method for constructing fabrics?

Woven fabrics

Uses of woven fabrics

• Cotton calico

• Gingham patterns

• Table clothes

Pros of woven fabrics

• Shape retention

• Durability

Cons if woven fabrics

• Frays

• Less elastic

What are non-woven fabrics

• Meshed together and moulded using moisture, heat, and pressure

How was non-woven fabrics originally crafted

From wool by hand

How are non-woven fabrics now made?

Large scale with cheap acrylics

Pros of non-woven fabrics

• No fray

Cons of non-woven fabrics

• No elasticity

• No drape

Uses of non-woven fabrics

• Hats

• Slippers

• Throws

What is knitter fabrics

Weft or warp knitted interlocking loops

Pros of knitter fabrics

• Drapes well

• Insulation

• Stretches

Cons of knitter fabrics

Loses shape over time/ unravel

Uses of knitter fabrics

• Throws

• Tights