3. What is Fabric?
• A material that is available in the form of a thin and
continuous stand is called fabric.
• Cloth used by knitting or other techniques and made
into clothing, decoration, art, etc.
• Fabric has many different types and different uses.
Some fabrics are strong and used as isolators in cold
weather.
4. Types of Fabric
The cloth produced by weaving or
knitting textile fiber is called Fabric.
There are two types of fibers:
Natural Fibre
Man-Made fiber or synthetic Fibre
5. Natural Fibre: The fiber which is obtained from plant and animals are
called Natural fiber. Examples: Cotton, wool, silk, and Jute.
Cotton Wool
Silk Jute
6. Man-Made Fibre: The fiber that is synthesized in the laboratory is
called Man-Made fiber. Example: Nylon, Polyester, velvet, Fur
Nylon Polyester
Velvet Fur
7. Cotton: Cotton fibers come from cotton plants. Specifically, they grow
from the seed coat—the outer layer of the cotton plant's seeds. Before
they can be turned into sheets or t-shirts, the cotton seeds must first be
separated from the plant, and then the fibers from the seeds. Cotton
seeds are planted in spring and the plant grows into green, bushy shrubs
about one meter in height. The plants briefly grow pink- and cream-colored
flowers that, once pollinated, drop off and are replaced with fruit, better
known as cotton bolls.
9. Wool: Wool is a natural protein fiber found on the backs of millions of
sheep. It is considered one of the most effective forms of all-weather
protection, and man-made fibers with the same properties. Wool has
natural UV protection. Wool has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
...Wool is stain-resistant. Wool is easy to care for. Keeps you warm in
winter and cool in summer. Insulates even when wet. Wool is durable.
10. Things that made up of wool:
Decoratives Cap
Bed Sheets Woolen Jacket
11. Silk: Silk is a natural fiber produced by insects as a material for their
nests and cocoons. There are several types of insects that produce silk,
including silkworms (the most common type of silk), beetles, honeybees,
bumble bees, hornets, weaver ants, and many more. Made primarily of a
protein called fibroin, silk is known for its shine and softness as a material.
13. Jute: Jute is a natural fiber derived from plants. The long, soft, and shiny
fibers are spun into coarse, strong threads that are then put to a multitude
of uses. Jute is second to cotton in terms of production. It’s also referred
to as the ‘golden fiber’ due to its color and cost-effectiveness.
15. Polyester: Polyester is a synthetic fiber that’s usually derived from
petroleum. This type of synthetic fiber is obtained from coal, water, and
air. Polyester is made from repeating units of chemicals known as esters.
Polyester is easy to wash, it remains wrinkle free, and it is quite suitable in
dress materials.