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Fabric Properties

D.Praveen Nagarajan
Aesthetic Properties
Comfort Properties
Factors affecting the properties of
fabrics depend on;

Content of Fiber type
Type of fibre (staple or filament)
Configuration of fibres ( shape, dia, surface)
Fibre properties
Arrangement of fibres in yarn
Size, ply, twist Yarn.
Fabric type ( Design )
Cover factor
Finish
colour


Towels
100% cotton
Low twist plied yarn
Pile or Terry / plain Derivative
Properties?
Bed Sheets


shirting
Absorb perspiration
Non creasing
Soft
Smooth
Look
Elastic
Drapable
Good Durability


Swim Wear
It should fit the body
It gives free of movement
Good elastic
Water resistant

Tights
It fits to leg closely
Allows movements
Strong
Materials used
Good elastic


Trousers

Fibre
Good dimensional stability
Good resilience
Less care
Good absorbency
Good colour fastness

Teddy bear
School bag
Jacket
Awards
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Which fabric I am




Match the following




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