1. What is fabric made of?

Strands of fibers woven or knitted together

2.The two groups of fibers are;

- Man made and natural

3. There are three terms commonly used for nonnatural fibers. List them: man made, synthetic, manufactured

List two categories of synthetic fibers and five an example of each. 1. Cellulose (wood pulp)

Rayon and acetate 2. Non-cellulose (petroleum chemicals)

- Nylon and polyester

The chemical compound is a liquid, and forced through spinnerets and allowed to dry.

Name several characteristics of synthetic fibers -Durable, strong, cleans easily, holds its shape, takes color well.

Carpet, upholstery, clothing, umbrellas, draperies, camping and sports equipment.

Always available Less expensive Can be altered to meet any need Stronger than natural fibers

Hot to wear
Static electricity build-up Dont allow air to pass through

How are the disadvantages of synthetic fibers generally overcome? By blending with natural fibers for a balance of characteristics.

Explain the difference between the generic name and the trade name.

Generic is the name of the chemical compound Example: Polyester or Spandex

Trade name is the name given by the manufacturer Example: Dacron, lycra

5 types

Wool- sheep Cotton- the flower of the plant Silk-silkworm coccons Linnen-flax plant stems Leather-animal hides

They allow air to pass through More comfortable to wear Feel good to touch

Not always available More expensive Wrinkle easily More difficult to care for

Sheep is sheared
Wool is cleaned and dyed Wool is spun into yarn Fabric is woven

What happens to natural fibers when laundered incorrectly?

Fabric shrinks Fabric wrinkles Fabric fades Fabric gets stiff Fabric crinkles up

Why are natural fibers often more expensive? The manufacturing process is more difficult and time consuming

Why is it important to check the label of a garment for the fiber content? So you can care for the garment correctly