Natural textiles Flashcards
Where is cotton derived from?
Cotton is derived from the fibres surrounding the seeds of the cotton plant.
What are the advantages of using cotton?
- breathable
- light
- soft
- excellent heat retention
- water absorbent so dries quickly
- durable
What are the disadvantages of using cotton?
- prone to pilling, bubbling, rips and tears
What are some common applications of cotton?
- clothing
- blankets
- bags
What is linen derived from?
Linen is derived from the stems of the flax plant.
What are some advantages of using linen?
- breathable
- durable
- odour- resistant
- not prone to pilling or bubbling
What are some disadvantages of using linen?
- low stretchability
- low heat retention abilities
- time consuming to manufacture
- resource intensive
What are some common applications of linen?
- Bedding
- Towels
- Clothing
- Thread
- Bags
What is wool derived from?
Wool is derived from the hairs of various animals such as sheep, goats or alpacas
How is wool made?
Hair of animals is spun into yarn which is then woven into garments or other forms of textiles.
What are some advantages of using wool?
- durable
- thermally insulating (depending on the animal it is derived from)
- relatively stretchy
- high heat retention
- self-extinguishing
What are some disadvantages of using wool?
- prone to pilling and bubbling
What are some common applications of wool?
- clothing
- cold wear gear
- carpets
- firefighting gear
- insulation
