Types Of Fabrics

Flannel fabric characteristics

Brysons birthday quilt - The Cousin Bear Jamboree. Each bear has a characteristic of each of Brysons boy cousins and Bryson himself it had the names in the ears. Kit (front fabric and pattern) from Connectingthreads.com - Baby Bear Quilt, designed by Kristin Gassaway. The pillow back of quilt is flannel fabric from Hancock fabrics. Yes, some of the points and squares dont match…

Characteristics of polyester fabric

Manufactured Fiber CHARACTERISTICS: Strong Crisp, soft hand Resistant to stretching and shrinkage Washable or dry-cleanable Quick drying Resilient, wrinkle resistant, excellent pleat retention (if heat set) Abrasion resistant Resistant to most chemicals Because of its low absorbency, stain removal can be a problem Static and pilling problems MAJOR END USES: Apparel - essentially…

Pique fabric characteristics

This basic single knit structure is similar to what you might see on a plain hand knit sweater. A double knit is created by knitting two layers of fabric together with multiple sets of needles. Structure The structure of a knit fabric can be plain and simple, or extremely complex and interesting. Let’s start with a basic knit structure. Think of a hand knit sweater. Yarn is…

Organdy fabric characteristics

Beauty, luxury, glitter – organza combines all these qualities. The fabric is multifunctional and that’s why it’s so popular and preferred. It is possible to sew everything from it varying from refined evening wear and aristocratic wedding dress to magic curtains in “Scheherazade’s tales” style and pouch for presents. Even fishermen use organza – they make the wings of the…

Polyester fabric characteristics

On Monday March 1, Brentano Design Director Iris Wang visited the Fundamentals of Textiles for Fashion course at Columbia College in Chicago. Invited by Bruce Woods, a Professor in the Universitys Art Design Department, Wang spent nearly four hours discussing textiles with the class. The majority of her lecture focused on the characteristics of numerous fibers, including cellulose…

Cashmere fabric characteristics

Although none of the luxury fibres, including silk, is produced in large quantities, their particular and unique qualities of fineness, softness, warmth and pleasurable handle mean that they occupy a very important place in the luxury apparel and fine furnishing trades. This book covers all aspects of the growth, physical characteristics, production, marketing and consumption…

Viscose fabric characteristics

Silhouette Give a residential interior shape and substance with Silhouette, an elegant drapery available in two stylish shades. This 54” semi-sheer is woven from an innovative, 100% natural bamboo fiber that has previously been used primarily in apparel textiles. In contrast to bamboo viscose, the natural bamboo fiber goes through a process that includes braising, crushing…

What are the characteristics of silk?

Challis fabric characteristics

A soft, lightweight silk, cotton, or manmade fabric with a smooth, semi-lustrous satin finish and a matte backing. Santoprene A synthetic material with a soft, nonslip surface that absorbs shock and reduces fatigue. These properties make it ideal for grips and handles. Sarong A loose-fitting, long strip of fabric that is often worn around the waist like a skirt, or wrapped…

Cotton poplin fabric characteristics

Dolphins of Akrotiri: poplin yardage. A re-interpretation of a fresco in the Minoan Palace of Knossos, Crete. © Su Schaefer 2012 This is my interpretation of what the original artists intent might have been in what is now a fresco in the Palace of Knossos, Crete. Controversy surrounds the fresco, which is a restoration. Some experts think the original belonged to the floor…

Satin weave characteristics

Could you review the different types of cotton sheets and thread counts? There are so many types of cotton - some like sandpaper and others like silk. What is the difference between combed cotton, Egyptian, percale, supima, and sateen? -Donna Coppola, Basking Ridge, NJ Shopping for bed linens means being confronted with a maze of options: Egyptian or Pima? Percale or sateen?…

Polyethylene terephthalate characteristics

Waste PET was utilized as modifier in asphalt mixture. • Deformation characteristics of asphalt mixtures were assessed. • Dynamic creep test was conducted at different temperatures and stress levels. • Permanent deformation models were introduced. One of the major types of plastics that can be found in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) which is…