Class: Textiles and color theory
INITIAL POST: 2-1 Discussion: Fiber Properties: review attachment-Choose two fiber properties you feel are the most important to overall fabric performance for athletic apparel. Discuss your point of view, including at least two references.
Review discussion rubric: follow Exemplary column
Reading and Resources:
Textbook: J. J. Pizzutos Fabric Science
Read Chapter 2, Fiber Characteristics
Read Chapter 3, Natural and Manufactured Fibers, to examine the various types of fibers and their properties.
Video: Polyester Fiber and Yarn Production (5:00) opens in new window
A captioned version of this video is available: Polyester Fiber and Yarn Production (CC) (5:00) opens in new window
View the video How Its Made: Recycled Polyester Yarn to gain an understanding of how polyester fiber and yarns are produced. The first half of this video discusses fiber formation (Module Two), while the second half discusses yarn formation (Module Three). This video is 5 minutes in length.
Students may experience varying amounts of time for this resource to load, depending on the speed of their internet connection.
Video: Wool Fiber Production (5:34) opens in new window
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View the video titled How Its Made: Wool to gain an understanding of wool from fiber to fabric. The first two-thirds of the video discusses fiber formation (Module Two), while the last third discusses yarn and fabric formation (Modules Three and Five). This video is 5 minutes and 34 seconds in length.
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Video: Cotton Production (CC) (8:03) opens in new window
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View the video titled The Story of Cotton to gain a general understanding of a natural fiber, how it is processed, and all of its many uses. This video is 8 minutes and 3 seconds in length.
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(SEARCH YOU TUBE FOR THE VIDEOS)
Explore further and enhance your learning.
Article: Difference Between Natural Fiber and Synthetic Fiber opens in new window https://textilefashionstudy.com/difference-between-natural-fiber-and-synthetic-fiber/
Explore the differences between natural and synthetic fibers and how they are used in the textile industry. This article will help support your work in the module discussion.
Article: Sports Textile/Sporttech: Properties, Application and Uses opens in new window: https://web.archive.org/web/2019032815033/https://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/03/sports-textilessporttech-properties-of.html
Explore the fabric properties of athletic wear in textiles. This article will help support your work in the module discussion.
Here are a few more links I wanted to share that sums up the pros and cons of the different fibers:
https://www.rei.com/blog/run/how-to-pick-the-most-breathable-fabrics
https://www.kileleactivewear.com/which-are-the-best-materials-for-gym-wear-clothing/
https://www.seamwork.com/issues/2015/01/a-guide-to-activewear-fabrics
https://mypowerlife.com/fitness-fabric-good-worst/
