Synthetic Fibers from Cellulose
This Fiber was known as "artificial silk" and was created in 1910
Rayon
This fiber is made from petroleum and became very popular to blend with cotton.
Polyester
The generic name for the trademark fiber Lycra is
Spandex
A cellulosic fiber that is most commonly used in apparel.
Cotton
A fiber's ability to stretch and recover to its original shape.
elasticity
This cellulosic based fiber has been improved for better washability.
HWM Rayon
This fiber was invented in the 1930's and became a very important fiber during World War II
Nylon
The generic name for the trademark fiber Tencel is:
Lyocell
A protein fiber that has anti-bacterial properties.
Wool
A fibers ability to "bounce back" or have wrinkle resistance
Resiliency
This cellulosic synthetic fiber is sensitive to "off-gassing" and can change colors.
Acetate
This manufactured fiber is often used in sweaters to replicate the look and feel of wool.
Acrylic
The generic name for the trademark fiber Azlon
soy protein fiber
These natural fibers have self-extinguishing characteristics when burned.
silk and wool
A fibers property that would allow a designer to create permanent pleats?
Thermoplasticity
A more environmentally friendly type of cellulosic synthetic fiber.
Modal
This fiber is completely hydrophobic, has a poor hand and does not burn. It is used mostly in the industrial category of products.
Olefin
The generic name for the trademark fiber Tyvek is
Olefin
Cellulosic fibers possess two major shared properties.
Hydrophillic - absorbent
Flammable
A thick fiber can provide better warmth - this property is called
Cover
Created in the 1990's this cellulosic based synthetic fiber has a generic name and a trademarked name.
Lyocell (generic) and Tencel (trademark)
This fiber is added to many types of fabrics in small amounts to make apparel comfortable.
Spandex
The generic fiber name for the trademark name Ingeo
PLA - poly lactic acid
A natural fiber(s) that requires no pesticides and minimal water to grow.
Flax and hemp
Light reflecting from a textile or fibers surface is referred to as
Luster