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SPINNING
KNITTING

FIBRE YARN FABRIC

The string-like structure The spun thread used The cloth produced by
which are converted for knitting, weaving, or weaving or knitting
into yarns are called sewing is called textile fibres is called
FIBRES.  YARN. FABRIC.
 METHODS OF MAKING FABRIC

WEAVING KNITTING
method of textile production in which two method in which multiple loops of yarn, called
distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced stitches, in a line or tube are
at right angles to form a fabric or cloth.  created. Knitted fabric consists of a number of
consecutive rows of intermeshing of loops.
 TYPES OF FIBRES

NATURAL FIBRES SYNTHETIC FIBRES

substances produced by plants and fibers made by humans through
animals that can be spun into chemical synthesis, as opposed to
filament, thread or rope and further natural fibers. They are the result of
be woven or knitted. extensive research by scientists.
METHODS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF FABRIC

TECHNICAL NON-TECHNICAL
TESTS TESTS

MICROSCOPIC PHYSICAL
Fibres are seen under Fibre is identified by
microscope. touching or feeling it.

CHEMICAL BURNING
Fibres are brought in The fibre is burnt and then
contact to the chemical for by its behaviour it is
identification. identified.
ERENCE BETWEEN NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC FIB
PROPERTIES NATURAL FIBRES SYNTHETIC FIBRES

OCCURENCE From nature Made by using chemicals and

technology.

RESILIENCY Poor resiliency Good resiliency

MOISTURE REGAIN Good moisture regain Less moisture regain

MOISTURE ABSORPTION Very good moisture absorption Less moisture absorption

DYE ABILITY Very good dye ability Poor dye ability

SHRINKAGE OR RELAXES It shrinks or relaxes after wash It does not shrink or relax

EFFECT OF MOTH Some are greatly effected by Not effected by moths

moth
ERENCE BETWEEN NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC FIB
PROPERTIES NATURAL FIBRES SYNTHETIC FIBRES

EFFECT OF MILDEW Effected by mildew Not effected by mildew

IRONING Need ironing at medium to Ironing not required or very

high temperature less

EFFECT OF HEAT/FIRE Less effected More effected

LUSTRE Some fibres are shiny It depends on the

manufacturer

COLOUR Naturally the colour is white or Manufacturer can dye to any

off white and dyed later on colour the fibre stage

CARE AND MAINTENANCE More care and maintenance Less care and maintenance
required required

COST Expensive as compared to Cost effective/ less costly

synthetic fibres
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FIBRE

STRENGTH COLOUR LUSTRE

DRAPEBILITY ELASTICITY RESILIENCE

FINENESS LENGTH TEXTURE

 NATURAL
FIBRES

CELLULOSE FIBRE PROTEIN FIBRE

fibers which can be obtained from fibers that come from animals, their
the bark, wood or leaves of plants, skin, hair etc. Even our own hair is a
or from other plant-based material. protein fiber.
 fleece

stem feathers PROTEIN hair

seed secretion
leaf CELLULOSIC

fruit
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