Fabric Types
Apparel 1 Steele
Cotton
Comes from the cotton plant . It is easy to work with and is very low in costs . It is kind of hard to get . It is used in Tee Shirts and dresses and things
Line / Flax
made of cotton and hemp , Very durable , not very elastic , used in shirts , dresses , pantsuits and others
Wool
Wool is used in sweaters and jackets . comes from sheeps , is affordable , not very easy to get it
Silk
silk is from asia and it can be used in skirts , shirts , scarves, dresses and other things .silk is very expensive and the cost is on of the disadvantages it is also not very durable
Acetate fabric
is thin and silky , and resists shirnking and stretching , resists mold and mildew , because it withstands moisture . so I think it is a very good fabric choice
Rayon Fabric
derived from naturally occuring cellulose . cheap alternative to silk , Cost efficient
Lyocell fabric
Soft light fabric made from wood so it is organic , very eco friendly not very costly , used in jackets and cardigans
Nylon Fabric
used in pantyhose and stockings , can be found from the nylon plant
Olefin fabric
used in the manufacturing of umbrellas , used in pullovers and cardigans
Polyester
it is a cheap alternative to other fabrics
Spandex
It is very stretchy and it is durable , it is a very affordable type of fabric