Staple fiber
The smallest, hair-like part of textile that is measured in inches
Resiliency
The ability of a fiber to return to its original shape after being bent, twisted, or crushed
Synthetic fabric
Man-made fibers produced from petrochemicals
Dyeing
The science of applying colors to Textiles
If a fiber is Oleophobic it means that
It does not absorb oils
Dimensional Stability
The ability of a fiber to retain its original size and shape after use and care
Wicking
The ability of a fiber to move moisture along its surface
Pilling
The process of the formation of small balls on the surface of a fabric
Tenacity
The ability of a fiber to withstand a pulling force
Cohesiveness
He ability of a fiber to cling together during spinning
Vicu�a
The softest, finest, most rare and expensive fiber in the world
Wool is weaker when
When wet
Wool is composed of the protein
Keratin
Worsted fibers are longer, stronger, and finer than
Woolen fibers
Wool has good insulation due to
The medulla
Merino
The breed of sheep that produces the softest and finest wool
Wool is the only fiber (natural, artificial manufactured or synthetic) that has the ability to
Felt
Wool has
Poor tensile strength
Lanolin
The product that is removed from wool in the scouring process
Fibroin
Silk is composed of the protein
Japan
Largest producer of silk in the world
Sericin
The gum that holds together silk fibers to form a cocoon
Wild silk
Formed by silkworms that eat leaves or oak leaves
Silk has
Good tensile strength
Sericulture
The process of cultivating silk
Spinneret
The orifice in the head of the silkworm that secretes the silk
What kind of fiber is silk?
Filament
All plant fibers are Cellulosic and fall into one of these categories
Seed, bast, leaf
Linen fabric
Made from the the plant fiber flax
Mercerization
Makes cotton smoother finer and shiny
Cooking
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Egypt
The finest cotton in the world comes from what country
Cotton is
Hydrophilic
When wet
Cotton is stronger
Long Flax fibers
Are called Line Fibers