Constructing Fibers
Additional ways to construct fabric
Non-woven
- Fibers are compacted together using moisture, heat, chemicals, friction or pressure.
- Examples:
- Quilt batting
- Garment interfacings
- Felt
- Artificial suede
Nets
Braided Fabrics
- Created by interlacing 3 or more yarns to from a regular diagonal pattern down the length of the resulting cord.
- Examples
- Decorative trims
- Shoelaces
Bonded Fabric
- Made by permanently fastening together two layers of fabric by lamination.
- Example:
- Two fabrics bonded so that one serves as a self-lining as in ski wear or winter coats.
Quilted Fabric
- A layer of padding or batting is sandwiched between two layers of fabric and held in place by stitching.
- Bedspreads
- Placemats
- Outerwear