Fiber project
Fiber
Comes From
Advantages
Disadvantages
End Uses
Cotton
modern day pakistan and some parts of india
soft,natural and breathable
risk mildew damage,short length fibers,can fade in washer and dryer
Flax/Linen
fiber crop grown in colder regions
- china
- germany
- switzerland
- etc.
high strength and durability,long lasting,available in a variety of textures
more expensive, wrinkle easily,
can lose charm if washed in hard water
Wool
Sheep
It holds moisture without feeling wet, plus it is a great thermal insulator.
It can be scratchy and uncomfortable to wear, and heat and moisture can cause it to felt.
Silk
silk worms
An all-climate fabric, silk is warm and cozy in winter and comfortably cool when temperatures rise. Its natural temperature-regulating properties give silk this paradoxical ability to cool and warm simultaneously.
It can be scratchy and uncomfortable to wear, and heat and moisture can cause it to felt.
Acetate
U.S (its manufactured)
Acetate is an environment friendly fiber in that it is manufactured from wood pulp. comftorable.
Acetate has low heat resistant properties and is sensitive to high temperatures.
Rayon
manufactures sellullose fiber
It can be laundered or dry-cleaned, depending on the dye used or the finish given.
Lyocell
bleached wood pulp ( a form of rayon)
strong
absorbent
resist sunlight,aging and abrasion
susceptible to mildew
Nylon
man-made fabric
high elongation,highly resillent, used in many military applications
requires UV stabilization, high shrinkage ,high notch sensitivity
Olefin
synthetic fiber
strength, colourfastness and comfort,resistance to staining,mildew, abrasion,good bulk and cover
easily damaged by heat,reacts to oil stained
Polyester
England
last a long time,wears very well,hard to stain,hold its shape,and does not wrinkle
has to be ironed at low temperature or it will burn,does not have natural feel of cotton
Spandex
lycra
lightweight,retains original shape, arasion resistant,strong, no static heat sensitive, harmed by chlorine,bleach,non absorbent,all rights