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Textiles for Environments

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Textiles
Flexible materials made of thin flims or fibers yarns or fabrics
Fiber
Raw materials of which yarns and fabric consist
Cellulosic Natural Fiber
Fibers that come from cellulose in plants
Protein Natural Fiber
Fibers that come from animal sources
Manufactured Fiber
Wood cellulose, oil products, and other chemicals. Man made fibers
Polymer
Chemical compound that forms from the union of small molecules that contain repeating structural units
Generic Name
Describes a group of fibers with similar chemical compositions
Trade Name
Names of companies use to identify the specific fibers they develop
Extrusion
Process to form and shape the fibers
Spinneret
A small bozzle with tiny holes that is much like a showerhead
Yarn
A continuous strand of fibers that may consist of stable fibers and or filaments
Blend
Combining two or more different fibers in making yarn
Combination Yarn
Combining two or more different yarns
Weaving
Interlacing of two sets of yarns at right angles
Warp Yarn
Run the lengthwise direction and form the lenghtwise grain
Grain
Dorection threads run in a woven fabric
Weft Yarn
the filling yarns that run in the crosswise direction
Wale
A diagonal rib or cord pattern
Nap
A layer of fiber ends that stand up from the surface of the fabric
Knitting
Looping of yarns together
Bonded Fabrics
Consist of two layers of fabric that are permanently joined together with an adhesive
Structural Design
Varying the yarns while weaving or knitting the fabric
Applied Design
Printed onto the surface of fabric
Finishes
Can improve the appearence texture or performance of the fiber yarn or fabric
Upholstery
Fabric padding or other material manufacturers use to make a soft covering for furniture
Window Treatments
Applications added to window units either for helping control the home environment or for purely decorative purposes.
Resiliency
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
Hypoallergenic
Means you are not likely to develop an allergy to something
Opaque
Not see through; does not let light through
Flammable
able to catch fire easily
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