AMDT+210+Ch01-02

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.