Question

4 How are fabrics made? What are their properties?

Answer 1

Part 1: Fabrics are made through the Spinning and Weaving process

The "spinning process," in which raw cotton is spun into thread, and the "weaving process," in which the thread is woven into the fabric, are the two operations that make the clothing we wear.

Part 2: Properties of Fabrics:

1. Fiber Length to Width Ratio is High:
   A fiber must have lengths that are substantially longer than its width in order to be turned into yarn. The length to breadth ratio must be at least 100:1. Filament fibers are very long fibers, whereas staple fibers are comparatively short fibers. Filament fibers make smooth, lustrous yarns and fabrics, whereas staple fibers produce drab yarns and fabrics.
2. Tenacity/Strength: This term refers to a fiber's ability to endure force during mechanical and chemical processing, as well as the durability of a textile product.
3. Flexibility: Fibers must be pliable, or have the capacity to bend repeatedly without breaking, in order to be manufactured.
4. Cohesiveness Or Spinning Quality: This is the fiber’s ability to stick together properly during yarn production processes.
5. Uniformity: It is used to describe fiber processing the same quality (uniformity) in all the given primary properties. It ensures even/uniform production of yarn and fabric of uniform appearance and consistent performance.