3. COTTON- is made from the
natural fibers of cotton plants.
PROPERTIES
• Comfortable
• Soft
• Natural Fiber
• Absorbent
• Breathable
• Drapes Well
• Durable
• Machine Washable
• Easy to Color/Print
• No Static
6. SILK- is a natural protein fiber, some forms
of which can be woven into textiles.
PROPERTIES
• Breathability
• Elasticity
• Absorbency
• Thermal Regulation
• Drying Speed
• Shine
9. Linen- is a natural fiber, like cotton, but it takes
longer to harvest and make into fabric, as flax
fibers can be difficult to weave.
PROPERTIES
• Antibacterial
• Thermoregulating
• Almost 0
fluff/lint
• Durable
• Machine
Washable
• Hypoallergenic
12. POPLIN-also called tabinet, is a fine, but
thick, wool, cotton or silk fabric that has
a vertical warp and a horizontal weft.
PROPERTIES
• Soft
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Inexpensive
• Easy to dye
or print
16. POLYESTER- a synthetic fabric that's usually derived
from petroleum. This fabric is one of the world's most
popular textiles
PROPERTIES
• Strong
• Resilient
• Durable
18. WOOL- is the textile fibre obtained from
sheep and other mammals, especially goats,
rabbits, and camelids.
PROPERTIES
•FLEXIBILITY
•ELASTICITY
•RESILIENCE
22. CORDUROY- is a textile with a distinctively
raised “cord” or wale texture.
PROPERTIES
•A durable usually cotton
pile fabric with vertical
ribs or wales.
24. CHAMBRAY - is a plain-weave fabric, which
is typically made from 100% cotton
PROPERTIES
•Lighter and is woven
differently. It has a softer
texture than denim and is
thinner in construction..
