Manmade Fiber
Types of Fabric: Names, Pictures and Uses from A to Z
Fabrics are classified by construction (woven, knitted, nonwoven) and by fibre. An A to Z of 88 fabric types with pictures, fibres, weights and uses.
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Resources & General
Reference hub covering glossaries, standards, sourcing directories, cost calculators, and foundational explainers. It helps students, buyers, and engineers get oriented fast with neutral, fact-checked primers and links to deeper modules across the site. This section explains practical decision criteria, typical test methods, and failure modes that matter in real production. Readers get checklists, calculation steps, and case examples connecting specifications to cost, reliability, and compliance. Links map core concepts to upstream inputs and downstream processes so choices remain consistent across sourcing, manufacturing, and end-use performance. Each article includes definitions, diagrams where helpful, and plain-language notes to help newcomers ramp quickly while giving experienced professionals the depth needed to troubleshoot and optimize. Standards references are cited with context, and whenever trade-offs exist, we make them explicit so you can defend decisions.
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The Textile Revolution: Transforming the Fabric of the Textile Industry
The textile industry has been a cornerstone of human civilization for centuries, weaving together threads of history, culture, and innovation. From the earliest hand-spun fibers to the mass production of synthetic materials, textiles have evolved in tandem with human progress. Today, we stand on the brink of another transformative era – the Textile Revolution. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the key drivers, innovations, and impacts of this revolution, which is reshaping the textile industry in ways that were once unimaginable.
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Finishing
Finishing of textile products
Finishing encompasses chemical or mechanical treatments performed on fibre, yarn, or fabric to improve appearance, texture, or performance. Some of the fabric finishing methods are-Brushing, Shearing, Pressing, Raising, Beetling, Calendaring, Folding, etc. Finishing can be carried out in 3 stages i.e. Pre-treatment, coloration and Finishing.
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Storage of Textile Materials
Textile materials are prone to dangers such as moisture, heat, mildew, fungus, insects and rodents. Therefore storing the textile materials in the right store and condition is important.
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Fiber
Comprehensive Analysis of Textile Fiber Formulas: Mathematical Modeling for Industry Applications
This article provides an in-depth exploration of mathematical formulas critical to the textile industry, focusing on environmental impact, mechanical properties, production efficiency, and material characteristics. By presenting precise equations for carbon footprint, tensile strength, fiber yield, moisture regain, and other key metrics, this work aims to equip researchers, engineers, and industry professionals with tools to optimize textile processes and enhance sustainability. Each formula is accompanied by detailed explanations, practical applications, and considerations for real-world implementation.
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Evolution of Textile Industry
The Textile industry evolved from being a domestic small-scale industry to the status of supremacy it currently holds. The cottage stage was the first stage in its history where textiles were produced on a domestic basis.
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Weaving Formulas
Commonly used weaving formulas and reference guides used for manufacturing woven fabrics
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Yarn
Yarn Spinning Formulas: Count, Draft, Twist and Production
The spinning formulas for yarn count, draft, twist and production at the card, drawframe, ring frame and winder, with a worked example for each.
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Fashion
Understanding Textile Fashion
Fashion is not defined solely by clothing choices, but it is also conveyed through the way we carry ourselves, our personalities and our views of the world.In addition to the actual items of clothing we wear, there are other features that we have come to accept as part of ‘dress’. Among these are hairstyles, makeup, and accessories such as jewelry. Additionally, body decoration such as tattoos and piercings have come to be considered part of the contemporary vocabulary of dress.
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Dispatch
Containerization and dispatch of textile goods
Containerization is a system of intermodal freight cargo transport, using standard ISO containers (known as shipping containers or isotainers) that can be loaded and sealed intact onto container ships, railroad cars, planes, and trucks. The introduction of containers resulted in vast improvements in port handling efficiency, thus lowering costs and helping lower freight charges and, in turn, boosting trade flows.
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