Project in

T.L.E.

Submitted by:Thea D. Navarrete

Submitted to:Mr. Christian Andrew Mendoza

THREE

FABRIC

CONSTRUCTION

Woven FabricWoven fabric is a textile formed by weaving. It is produced on a loom, and made of many threads woven on a warp and a weft.

Knitted Fabric•Knitted fabrics are divided into two basic types: warp-knit fabrics such as tricot and weft-knit fabrics such as a hand-knit sweater. Weft-knit items have the drawback that they run when cut. Warp-knit fabrics are often used in lingerie.•knits can shrink but can also extend if a rib construction.•knits have nap.• ribs/wales versus courses.•generally more elasticity along the course than along the wale.•Knitted dress, 1967

Felted Fabric• Felt is a textile that is produced by matting, condensing and

pressing fibres together. Felt can be made of natural fibres such as wool or synthetic fibres such as acrylic. There are many different types of felts for industrial, technical, designer and craft applications. While some types of felt are very soft, some are tough enough to form construction materials. Felt can vary in terms of fibre content, color, size, thickness, density and more factors depending on the use of the felt.• Many cultures have legends as to the origins of felt making.

Sumerian legend claims that the secret of felt making was discovered by Urnamman of Lagash. The story of Saint Clement and Saint Christopher relates that while fleeing from persecution, the men packed their sandals with wool to prevent blisters. At the end of their journey, the movement and sweat had turned the wool into felt socks.

CHARACTERISTICS OF

FABRICS

How well do you know them? Silk is silky, wool is warm, polyester is... synthetic? How often do you go shopping and find yourself turning the garment inside out to see its composition but in actual fact not truly knowing the properties of each different type of fabric. This can be especially annoying when shopping online when you cannot see nor feel the garment itself and let alone end up having a laundry disaster..

Cotton

Cotton is a natural plant fibre considered to be a versatile and desirable fashion choice especially for young men & women today as it is soft, comfortable, has a crisp look and is easy to care for. Its best property, however, is its breathable as it absorbs and releases perspiration quickly therefore best worn in summer. On the down side it creases easily, has low colour retention and is non durable.

SilkSilk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fibre, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing different colors.

Synthetic• Synthetic fibers are made by the joining of monomers into polymers, by the process of polymerization. A synthetic fiber, when magnified, looks like plastic spun together. The fabric is made from chemically produced fibers. The chemicals used to make the fibers are sodium hydroxide and carbon Delphinus which are derived from coal, oil, or natural gas. The chemicals are in liquid form and are forced through tiny holes called spinnerets. As the liquid comes out of the spinnerets and into the air, it cools and forms into tiny threads. Dyes are added to these threads before they are woven together to make the fabric.• Synthetic fabrics can have many different uses and qualities, some which are not achievable with natural fibers. With synthetic fibers one can create waterproof fabrics and elastic/stretchy fabrics for swimwear and lingerie. Depending on the fabric, other chemicals are added to make the fabric softer, wrinkle free, flame-resistant, water resistant, stain-resistant, and moth-repellent. While all these qualities are desirable, the processes used can have harmful effects on the environment, wildlife and people's health.• Synthetic fabrics are often non-biodegradable, meaning that when discarded, they do not break down in the soil, and the chemicals used in their manufacture can leach out into the environment.