Textiles are products made from fabrics, which are materials made from fibers. There are two kinds of fabrics: natural fabrics made from plant and animal fibers like cotton, linen, wool, and silk, and man-made fabrics from synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester created by humans. When selecting a material, some criteria to consider include cost, appearance, texture, durability, and washability.
2. Textiles
■ Textiles are any product made from fabric.
Fibers
■ Are raw materials used to make cloth.
Fabrics
■ Are materials made from fibers.
3. ■ Natural Fabrics
– are made from fibers of plants and animals.
Examples:
cotton , linen, wool , and silk
Two kinds of Fabric
4. ■ Man- made Fabrics
– are made from synthetic fiber made by man.
Examples:
nylon, polyester, rayon
5. ■ Cost - is it expensive?
■ Appearance – how does the fabric look?
■ Texture – does it feel good when touched?
■ Durability – is it long lasting?
■ Wash ability – is it easy to wash?
Criteria in selecting a
material
6. ■Threads are sold in spools or balls.
■A wide variety of threads is available, from
colored or plain white, to cotton, rayon, and
silk.
Sewing Threads
