5. Fabrics Around Us
Fabrics are integral to everyday life, providing comfort, aesthetics, and functionality in various applications. The chapter discusses the classification of fabrics, their properties, and the processes involved in yarn and fabric production, including weaving, knitting, and finishing. Different types of fibres, both natural and manufactured, are explored, highlighting their characteristics and uses.
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What we have learnt
- Fabrics play a crucial role in everyday activities and comfort.
- Fibres are the basic building blocks of fabrics, which can be classified as natural or man-made.
- Different methods exist for yarn processing, fabric production, and textile finishing to enhance the properties of fabrics.
Key Concepts
- -- Fabrics
- Textile materials that provide comfort, aesthetics, and utility, consisting of various fibres interwoven or knitted together.
- -- Fibres
- Basic building blocks of fabrics; can be natural (like cotton and wool) or synthetic (like polyester and nylon).
- -- Yarn
- A continuous strand of textile fibres, filaments, or material used to produce fabrics.
- -- Weaving
- A method of fabric construction where yarns are interlaced at right angles.
- -- Knitting
- A method of fabric production involving interlooping of yarns.
- -- Textile Finishing
- Processes applied to fabric to enhance appearance, texture, or performance for specific uses.
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