Manufactured Fibers

Analyze the following manufactured fibers for the performance characteristics of the fibers and interpret the performance of textiles made from them.

Cellulosic
Rayon
Lyocel
Acetate
Triacetate

Noncellulosic
Polyester
Nylon
Acrylic/Modacrylic
Olefin
Spandex
Metallic
Aramid

Natural Fibers

Analyze the following natural fibers for the performance characteristics of the fibers and interpret the performance of textiles made from these fibers.

Cotton
Flax
Wool
Silk
Ramie
Specialty Animal Fibers
Natural Rubber

AD2 Fibers Notebook Information

Use the textbook to define the following terms from Chapter 11 in Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics and Construction.

Fiber
Natural fibers
Manufactured fibers
Generic name
Trade name
Staple fiber
filament fiber

Fiber Characteristics
Strength
Durability
Resiliency
Elasticity
Abrasion Resistance
Wrinkle Resistance
Shape retention
Luster
Absorbency
Wicking
Washability