Fiber Project
Kaitlyn Campbell
Cotton
Advantages - Soft and Comfortable
Disadvantages - Shrinkage and Wrinkling
Natural Fibers
End Uses - Clothing
Flax/Linen
Advantages - Lasts Longer & More Stylish Attire
Disadvantages - Wrinkles & Creases Easier
Natural Fiber
End Uses - Linen
Wool
Advantages - Extremely Resilient When Dry
Disadvantages - Weak When Wet
Natural Fiber
End Uses - Sweaters
Silk
Advantages - Strong but Lightweight
Disadvantages - Turns Yellow if Bleached & Fair Abrasion & Resiliency
Natural Fiber
End Uses - Curtain
Acetate
Comes From - Biodegrading & Naturally Occurring Substances
Advantages - Has a Silky Look to It, Luxurious Feel
Disadvantages - The Dyes Can Fade or Bleed, Heat Sensitive, Weak Fiber
Manufactured Fiber
End Uses - Clothing
Rayon
Advantages - Environmentally Friendly, More Absorbent than Cotton
Disadvantages - Wrinkles Easily, Shrinkage, Fabric Fades in Sun Exposure
Manufactured Fiber
End Uses - Blouses
Lyocell
Advantages - Is Versatile, Has Good Wear Resistance
Disadvantages - Does Not Absorb Water Well
Manufactured Fiber
End Uses - Denim
Nylon
Advantages - Is Versatile, Has Good Wear Resistance
Disadvantages - Doesn't Absorb Water Well
Manufactured Fiber
End Uses - Panty-hoses
Olefin
Advantages - Nice Feel, Dries Easily
Disadvantages - Cost, Stains, Dissolves in Carpet
Manufactured Fiber
End Uses - Carpet
Polyester
Advantages - Hard to Stain, Holds its Shape
Disadvantages - Doesn’t absorb dyes, doesn’t feel as soft as Cotton
Manufactured Fiber
End Uses - T-Shirts
Spandex
Advantages - Lightweight & Comfortable to Wear
Disadvantages - Sticks to Your Body
Manufactured Fiber
End Uses - Compressions