"Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, filaments, threads, different fabric types, etc."
Understanding the properties of different fabrics and how to sew and care for clothing.
Fiber properties: The physical and chemical properties of fibers used in textile production, including their strength, elasticity, heat resistance, absorbency, and chemical reactivity.
Yarn production: The process of twisting or spinning fibers together to form yarns, including different spinning techniques and the properties of various yarn types.
Weaving: The process of interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles to create a stable fabric. Includes different weaving techniques, loom types and weave structures.
Knitting: The process of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn. Includes different knitting techniques and stitches, and the properties of knitted fabrics.
Dyeing and printing: The techniques used to add color or pattern to textiles, including natural and synthetic dyes, printing methods, and color fastness properties.
Fabric finishes: The techniques used to improve or alter the properties of textiles, such as softening, crease-resistance, water-repellency and flame-retardancy.
Apparel production: The processes involved in creating clothing from textiles, including pattern making, cutting, sewing, and assembly.
Historical and cultural context: The social and cultural significance of textiles and clothing, including the history of fashion, clothing as a means of personal expression, and the role of textiles in different societies.
Sustainability: The environmental and social impact of the textiles industry, including approaches such as eco-friendly production methods, sustainable sourcing, and ethical labor practices.
Product development and design: The processes used in creating new textile and clothing products, including conceptualization, design, prototyping and testing, and production planning.
Textile and clothing technology: The use of technology in the manufacturing, design and use of textiles and clothing, including 3D printing, smart fabrics, and wearable technology.
Textile and clothing laws and regulations: The legal and regulatory frameworks governing the production, sale and use of textiles and clothing, including issues such as labelling, import/export laws, and consumer safety.
"At first, the word 'textiles' only referred to woven fabrics."
"Knitting and non-woven are other popular types of fabric manufacturing."
"Textiles satisfy the material needs for versatile applications, from simple daily clothing to bulletproof jackets, spacesuits, and doctor's gowns."
"Textiles are divided into two groups: consumer textiles for domestic purposes and technical textiles."
"In consumer textiles, aesthetics and comfort are the most important factors, while in technical textiles, functional properties are the priority."
"Geotextiles, industrial textiles, medical textiles, and many other areas are examples of technical textiles."
"Clothing and furnishings are examples of consumer textiles."
"Each component of a textile product, including fiber, yarn, fabric, processing, and finishing, affects the final product."
"Fiber is the smallest component of a fabric, typically spun into yarn, and yarns are used to manufacture fabrics."
"The sources of fibers may be natural, synthetic, or both."
"The techniques of felting and bonding directly transform fibers into fabric."
"The fibers are twisted or laid out to make a long, continuous strand of yarn."
"Yarns are then used to make different kinds of fabric by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, tatting, or braiding."
"After manufacturing, textile materials are processed and finished to add value, such as aesthetics, physical characteristics, and increased usefulness."
"The manufacturing of textiles is the oldest industrial art."
"Dyeing, printing, and embroidery are all different decorative arts applied to textile materials."
"In consumer textiles, aesthetics and comfort are the most important factors, while in technical textiles, functional properties are the priority."
"At first, the word 'textiles' only referred to woven fabrics. However, weaving is not the only manufacturing method, and many other methods were later developed to form textile structures."
"Textile materials are processed and finished to add value, such as aesthetics, physical characteristics, and increased usefulness."