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Textile
Originally referred to woven fabrics; now refers to fibers, yarns, and products made from these materials.
Soft Goods
Includes products made from textiles or flexible materials like fabrics, home textiles, apparel, footwear, and leather products.
Fiber
A high length-to-width ratio material (natural or manufactured) suitable for fabric processing; smallest component of textiles.
Yarn
An assemblage of twisted or laid fibers forming a continuous strand for fabric creation.
Fabric
A flexible planar substance made from solutions, fibers, yarns in various combinations.
Finish
Processes to add color and enhance textile performance.
Gray Goods (Grey/Greige Goods)
Fabrics that have not yet been finished.
Natural Fibers
Fibers derived from natural sources, such as plants and animals.
Man-made Fibers
Fibers that are manufactured rather than sourced from natural materials.
Spun Yarn
Yarn produced by twisting together short lengths of fiber.
Filament Yarn
Yarn made from long continuous strands of fiber.
Woven Fabric
Fabric constructed by interlacing two sets of yarn.
Knit Fabric
Fabric made by interlocking loops of yarn.
Nonwoven Fabric
Fabric made from fibers that are bonded together without weaving or knitting.
Serviceability
A measure of how well a textile meets consumer needs.
Aesthetics
Attractiveness of a textile product.
Durability
Longevity of a product under usage.
Appearance Retention
Maintenance of original look during use.
Comfort & Safety
Impact of textile on heat, moisture transfer, and physical interaction.
Care
Required treatment for preserving original appearance.
Environmental Impact
Effects on the environment from the lifecycle of textiles.
Performance
How textiles respond to use and environmental exposure.
Product Quality
Totality of product characteristics that influence consumer satisfaction.
Trends and Market-Driven Design
Designers must understand market demands rather than personal preferences.
Information Sources for Textiles
Includes print sources like textbooks and journals and electronic sources like websites providing fiber and fabric information.
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