Search Results for: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed with cotton
, fiber, yarn and woven and knitted linen textiles linen ( /ˈlɪnən/ ) is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. linen is very strong and absorbent, and dries faster than cotton . because of these characteristics, linen is comfortable to wear in hot weather and is valued for use in garments
needed ] egyptian mummies were wrapped in linen as a symbol of light and purity, and as a display of wealth. some of these fabrics, woven from hand-spun yarns, were very fine for their day, but are coarse compared to modern linen. [ ] when the tomb of the pharaoh ramses ii , who died in bc, was discovered...
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to be exported to the united states which is the biggest buyer of garments from the asian producing countries, often different fibers are mixed with the yarns to make fabrics. instead of using only one kind of fiber, two or three different kinds are used. as each kind of fiber has its own characteristics
absorbent, shrinks when washed, but to a less extent, easy to crease. rayon: compared to cotton softer than cotton, equally absorbent, shrinks more than cotton, very easy to crease, has a cluster of silk. polyester: compared to cotton not soft, not absorbent at all, does not shrink in the normal wash...
https://www.textileschool.com/462/characteristics-of-blended-yarn-and-fabric/