However as josh pointed out textile can be used in a much broader sense as well to mean an entire industry or even some usually call something patterned a "textile". I had no idea a distinction existed. The one learning a language! Learn about premium features. Tired of searching? HiNative can help you find that answer you're looking for. The first classification of textile fibres is according to the structure, the materials, processing technology, texture, appearance and main use of textiles which can be divided further into 14 different categories.
The second classification method is by the use of textiles, divided into clothing textiles, decorative textiles and industrial textiles. Lastly, textiles can be classified according to its production, into line, belt, chenille, woven fabric, textile cloth and more. These various methods help to distinguish the specific fibres needed for a certain product. A flat-film mass consisting of fine-soft objects connected by intersecting, winding and joining describes the definition of fabric.
Sounds pretty much like a textile, right? Surprisingly, fabrics have even broader use than textiles. Fabrics cover all woven and knitted materials, but they include non-woven materials, too. Fabrics made of yarns connect to each other with an intersecting and winding relationship. Meaning, fabrics with a more unique style of connecting exist outside the definition of a textile.
Common examples of non-woven fabric include teabag paper, face cloths, synthetic fibre paper and shingling. Excellent question! They know exactly which store you are going to. You are going to a store that sells fabrics still on the bolt and not made into clothing. If you say, you are going to the clothing store, everyone also knows clearly where you are going. You are not going to a fabric store with bulk materials ready to be sewn.
Instead, they know you are going to a store that has that fabric already made into clothing items. Usage in a sentence shows the difference but when applied correctly to materials to make clothes, they are referring to the same thing. As we do our research for this article, it seems that the difference between these terms, including textiles , is more technical than a difference between synthetic fibers and natural ones.
In the latter case, you can actually see the difference and the ingredients are vastly different. But with the word textile, it is not so black and white. The word textile can include materials for carpets, rugs, and even plastics.
They are created by interlacing fibers together. But that definition can be applied to the terms cloth and fabrics. Textile fibers are fibers made from silk, rayon, yarn, thread, chemical fibers, and even metal wire. In other words, the same things cloth and fabrics are made from to some extent. The application and use of the textile items may be broader than cloth or fabrics but it also just may be a technical name to divide the cloth and fabric categories up a little further.
To be honest, we see little difference between these 3 terms as we have gone through our research. There may be subtle differences but everything that has been mentioned to define each term can actually be applied to all terms. For example, the concept of medical textiles can be seen as the same as medical cotton fabric or cloth. Petroleum-based synthetic fibers, like polyester, will melt when burned, and turn into hard balls of plastic. Before we dive into basically every single type of fiber and the pros and cons of using them, here a few textile jargon terms that will make talking about textile fibers a little easier.
Abrasion resistance is the ability for a fiber to withstand wear and tear from rubbing. Nylon is one of the strongest textile fibers available. And because of this, it is often a component in performance and athletic wear clothing because of its ability to withstand abrasion caused by movement.
The most infamous public example of abrasion resistance is from Lululemon. It's more really about the rubbing through the thighs, how much pressure is there over a period of time, how much they use it. Technically the science behind his statement is true according to the academic definition of textile abrasion resistance. But, the comments definitely could have been made a bit more tactfully.
Absorbance is how well a fiber can take in moisture. Skin Feel. High absorption is good for keeping the skin cool in hot and wet conditions like working out. Electric Shocks and Mold. Low absorption leads to fibers and fabrics with high static build-up. And, did you know that high static build-up actually attracts dirt and makes clothes appear dingy faster. But, too much absorbency can create the optimal environment for molds and mildews to grow. Fibers and fabrics with high absorbency tend to stretch out a lot when they become wet.
This is why we do not make swimwear out of cotton. Stain Removal. Fibers and fabrics that have high absorbency are easier to clean because it is easier for soap and water to get in and do their jobs.
Wrinkle Recovery. Wrinkles in clothing after laundering are partially from high moisture absorbency. What happens is that during the laundering process the fibers take in a lot of water and swell up.
Then when the clothes dry the fibers shrink back down creating wrinkles in the fabric. For this reason, fabrics made out of textile fibers like polyester, which does not absorb water well, you can wash and dry, and never have wrinkles are wash and wear, and easy care. Cover is another term for bulk. Textile fibers with good cover have a lot of crimp. They take up a lot of space for their weight.
Again, wool is an example of a fiber with good cover. It is the bends, twists, and kinks along a fiber.
Fibers with more crimp tend to be warmer, have increased absorbency, and feel nice and cozy on the skin. Crimp is natural in animal fibers like wool and is also possible to engineer into synthetics. Engineering crimp requires the process of heat setting. Crimp, can also be added to the yarn by texturing. There are actually two parts to elasticity. The first is stretch or elongation. This measures how far we can pull and lengthen a fiber.
The second part is recovery. This is how close can the fiber return to its original length after stretching. Stretch is key for comfort, especially in form-fitting clothes. It is what allows us to move freely. It also helps to add to the longevity of a garment by reducing the tension placed on seams, helping them to not split and last longer.
And, as an added bonus it also increases the strength of fabrics. There is a special category of elastic textile fibers, they are elastomeric fibers. Spandex and rubber belong to this group. Flammability measure how quickly a fiber or fabric can catch fire. Textile fibers belong in three groups, flammable, flame resistant, and flameproof. It is common for fibers and fabrics to receive chemicals treatments in order to achieve flame resistance and flameproof testing requirements.
Did you know that in the USA children's pajamas must pass rigorous flammability testing? How easily can a fiber bend? Glass is an example of a fiber with low flexibility, it is extremely rigid. Yes, glass is a fiber. Silk is an example of a fiber with high flexibility. Fabrics that use flexible fibers have good drapability. Hand describes how a fabric feels. It is highly subjective.
Is it smooth, scratchy, stiff, cool, crisp, dry, warm, fuzzy, etc?
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