Different types of fibers
By: Rustyn Orbison
Cotton
Comes From- Cotton Plant
Advantage- Soft, Breathable, InexpensiveDisadvantage- Shrinks and stretches, Dries sowly
End Uses- T-Shirts, Everything
Flax/ Linen
Advantages- Lasts longer
Disadvantages- Wrinkles and creases easy
End Use- Linen
Wool
Advantages- Holds moisture without getting wet, Thermal insulator
Disadvantages- Scratchy/uncomfortable, can felt
End Uses- Sweaters
Silk
Advantages- Light weight, Luster, Stain Resistant
Disadvantages- Degrades over time, expensive
End Uses- Sheet, nice dresses, lingerie
Acetate
Advantages- Looks and fells like silk, cheaper than silk
Disadvantages- Weak fabrics and dyes fade
End Uses- Nice upholstery
Rayon
Advantages- Environmentally Friendly, Absorbency is better than cotton
Disadvantages- Prone to shrinking, fades in the sun
End Uses- blouses/dresses
Lyocell
Advantages- Color riche, Soft, Durable
Disadvantages- Expensive
End Use- Denim and underwear
Nylon
Advantages- Wear resistant can handle excessive temperatures
Disadvantages- Poor water absorbency, no dimensional capacity
End Uses- Parachute canopy
Olefin
Advantages- Strong, Stain resistant
Disadvantages- Discoloration, Compresses Easy
End Uses- Carpet
Polyester
Advantages- Hard to Stain, Holds shape, Resistant to wrinkles
Disadvantages- Poor absorbency to dyes, not as soft as cotton
End Uses- T-Shirts
Spandex
Advantages- Light weight and comfortable, resistant to perspiration, High Elasticity
Disadvantages- Sticks to your body and doesn't allow your skin to breath
End Uses- Compressions
Manufactured or Natural
Natural- Cotton, Wool, Linen, Silk, Acetate, Lyocell,