Fiber chart
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This document provides a chart comparing the properties, uses, and characteristics of various common fibers used to make fabrics and textiles. It describes cotton as having attractive aesthetics and good durability and comfort. Linen is described as having excellent aesthetics and durability but poor appearance retention. Wool is said to have high durability and comfort as well as high appearance retention. Silk and viscose are both described as having variable aesthetics while silk has high durability and comfort and viscose has poor durability. Nylon and polyester are both described as having excellent durability but poor comfort.
Fiber chart
- 1. APPAREL DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING (14-17) SALONIE AGRAWAL FIBER CHART FIBERS PROPERTIES USES COTTON ATTRACTIVE AESTHETICS - Matte luster, Pleasant texture, GOOD DURABILITY- good abrasion resistance, good tenacity, poor elongation EXCELLENT COMFORT- excellent absorbency, poor thermal retention MODERATE APPEARANCE RETENTION- Poor resiliency, Moderate dimensional stability, moderate elastic recovery. Clothes, Towels, Bedsheets, Draperies, Curtains, Upholstery Fabrics, Slip Covers, Rugs, Wall Coverings. Medical, Surgical And Sanitary Supplies. LINEN EXCELLENT AESTHETICS - lustrous, Stiff GOOD DURABILITY- good abrasion resistance, good tenacity, poor elongation COMFORTABLE - high absorbency, poor thermal retention POOR APPEARANCE RETENTION- Poor resiliency, Moderate dimensional stability, Poor elastic recovery. Tablecloths, Dish Towels, Bed Sheets, Wallpaper/Wall Coverings, Upholstery, Window Treatments, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Shirts, Luggage, Canvases, Sewing Thread. WOOL VARIABLE AESTHETICS - Matte luster, Drape well HIGH DURABILITY- Moderate abrasion resistance, Poor tenacity, High elongation HIGH COMFORT- High absorbency, high thermal retention HIGH APPEARANCE RETENTION- High resiliency, Poor dimensional stability, Excellent elastic recovery. Suits, Sweaters, Jackets, Carpets, Custom Rugs, Blankets, Industrial Felts, Upholstery. SILK VARIABLE AESTHETICS Lustrous, soft & silky. HIGH DURABILITY- Moderate abrasion resistance, High tenacity, Moderate elongation HIGH COMFORT- High absorbency, good thermal retention MODERATE APPEARANCE RETENTION- Moderate resiliency, High dimensional stability, moderate elastic recovery. Shirts, Ties, Blouses, Formal Dresses, Lining, Lingerie, Pajamas, Robes, Dress Suits, Eastern Folk Costumes, Upholstery, Wall Coverings, Rugs, Bedding, Wall Hangings. VISCOSE VARIABLE AESTHETICS Lustrous POOR DURABILITY- poor abrasion resistance, poor tenacity, moderate elongation EXCELLENT COMFORT- High absorbency, poor thermal retention POOR APPEARANCE RETENTION- Poor resiliency, Poor dimensional stability, Poor elastic recovery. Dresses, Linings, Shirts, Shorts, Coats, Jackets, Other Outer Wear; Industrial Yarns (Tyre Cord), Upholstery, Carpets, Casting Of Cellophane. NYLON VARIABLE AESTHETICS- smooth, light weight, high strength. EXCELLENT DURABILITY- excellent abrasion resistance, excellent tenacity, high elongation POOR COMFORT- Poor absorbency, Moderate thermal retention HIGH APPEARANCE RETENTION- High resiliency, high dimensional stability, excellent elastic recovery. Clothes Fabrics, Bridal Veils, Package Paper, Carpets, Musical Strings, Pipes, Tents, Rope, Parachutes, Flak Vests, And Toothbrush. POLYESTER VARIABLE AESTHETICS EXCELLENT DURABILITY- excellent abrasion resistance, excellent tenacity, high elongation POOR COMFORT- Poor absorbency, moderate thermal retention HIGH APPEARANCE RETENTION- Excellent resiliency, high dimensional stability, high elastic recovery. Shirts, Pants, Jackets, Hats, Bed Sheets, Blankets, Upholstered Furniture, Computer Mouse Mats, Fabrics For Conveyor Belts, Safety Belt, Pillows, Bottles, Films, Tarpaulin, Canoes, Liquid Crystal Displays, Holograms, Insulating Tapes, Guitars, Piano, Vehicle/Yacht Interiors.