quiz 2 chapter 3

Industrial Design 155 with Usha at Central Michigan University

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Natural fibers

cotton

Flax

Silk

Wool

Cotton sum-up

needs ironing

good pilling resistance

strength/durability

comfort

Cotton strengths

hydrophilic

high wet strength

fair drape

versatile

used for all kinds of apparel

cotton weakness

mildew and sliverfish

wrinkles

resins

Flax sum-up

poor resiliency

fair abrasion

good pilling

excellent comfort and comfort

Flax strengths

excellent strength

excellent absorbency and luster

comfortable in hot weather

no static or pilling

withstands high temps

flax weakness

less durable than cotton

mildew and sliverfish

poor drape

wrinkles easy

silk sum-up

fair resiliency and abrasion

good strength and pilling

excellent comfort

silk strengths

excellent drape

luxurious hand

no pilling or static

maybe dry clean

apparel and luxurious furnishings

silk weakness

fair abrasion

low wet strength

attacked by moths

weakened by alkalies (salt)

oxidizing weakens it over time

Wool sum-up

poor strength

fair pilling

fair abrasion

good resiliency

excellent comfort

wool strengths

good resiliency

wrinkle resistant

good drape and elasticity

fair to excellent hand

little problem with static

absorbent

wool weakness

low wet strength

poor luster

can felt

moths and pilling

damaged by alkalies

Micron System

used to measure the diameter of fivers

1/1000 millimeter or 1/1000000 meter

TFPIA

Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

all fabrics apparel exc have been placed into categories

FTC

fair trade commission

CPSC

consumer product safety commission

ownership of trademark

regenerated manufactured fibers

rayon

acetate

lyocell

rayon

cellulosic

similar to cotton

moisture regain close to wool

also known as artificial silk

first manmade fiber

low wet strength

poor elasticity

shrinks in wash

mildew and sliverfish

Acetate

medium weight

excellent drape and luxurious

no pilling

little static

inexpensive

lining, ribbons, graduation gowns

poor strength, weak when wet, gas fading

lyocell

environmentally friendly

strong when wet

less shrinkage than rayon

soft hand, good luster and drape

used for apparel

can pill and fuzz overtime, splinters, mildew and insects

synthetic manufactured fibers

acrylic, aramid, modacrylic, nylon, olifen,

polyester, spandex, vinal, vinyon

acrylic

1950

replaced wool

lightweight good drape

good resiliency and elasticity

excellent sunlight

easier wash than wool

used for blankets, carpeting, tents, umbrellas

Acrylic weakness

20% weaker when wet

hydrophobic

high static

high pilling

fair abrasion resistance

Nylon

1939

second to polyester

lightweight

excellent strength and abrasion

high drape, elasticity

easy to care

bedspreads, blankets, luggage, swimwear

nylon weakness

hydrophobic

static

poor sunlight

olefin

1961

polymer of propylene

lightweight, good abrasion and strength

hydrophobic

water and stain repellent

excellent wrinkle

surfing apparel

olefin weakness

hydrophobic

pilling

static

low temp washing

polyester

1953

medium weight good abrasion and strength

easy care

elasticity

versatility

curtains, sails, fiber fills

polyester weakness

hydrophbic

hard to remove oil stains

pilling

static

oleophilic (attracted to oily stains)

spandex

1959

monofilament

lightweight 500% stretch (elastomeric fiber)

no pilling or static

chlorine causes yellowing

denim, ski pants, swimwear

spandex weakness

poor strength but lots of stretch

air yellows it

microfibers

1980 japan and germany

made in 1990-91

each denier weighs less than one denier

made from acrylic, lyocell, nylon, polyester and rayon

used as blends to make fibers silf-like and improve their drae

nanotechnology

modified molecular orientation to enhance properties

cotton- oil and water repellency and wrinkle resistance

better moisture management for manufactured fibers

improve antimicrobial nature

New applications of nanotechnology

color change

heat or cool the person wearing it

monitor heat and it's transmission

secondary manufactured fibers

bamboo

glass

metallic

modacrylic

bamboo

excellent wicking

soft hand and luster

used for children's wear, robes, socks, t-shirts

glass

excellent strength

flame resistance

curtains and drapes

metallic

used for carpets and tapestries

modacrylic

flame resistance

used for children's sleepwear, fake fur, toys, wigs

secondary manufactured fibers: Industrial

Aramid - 1974 heat resistance, bullet proff vests, tires, helmet

melamine- heat resistance, airplane seating, protective clothing

novoloid - aircraft liners, firefighters

PBI- space suits, race care drivers

Saran- garden furniture, doll hair, transportation vehicles

other fibers

carbon- space shuttle wings

flurocarbon- rainwear

antistatic- brushes, conveyer belts, gloves health apparel

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