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Fabric Production
Webs become fabrics through a mechanical needling process or application of chemical substances, adhesives, or heat. Spun-bonded and melt-blown technology is being combined in some applications where bicomponent or biconstituent webs are needed for barrier and filtration applications. In these combinations, the process is known as spun melt. Needle Punching or needling consists of passing…
DetailsFabric From Fiber
Some fabrics are made directly from fibers or fiber-forming solutions; thus, there is no processing of fibers into a yarn. These operations include very old and very new processes. The origins of felt and tapa cloth are lost in antiquity; net like structures used to bag fruits and vegetables use new technologies, and composite fabrics are made…
DetailsLeather Offers Something for Everyone
A cyclist roars into town on a Harley Davidson, and an anxious job applicant patiently waits to be interviewed at a prestigious law firm. In these snapshots from completely different worlds, each person uses a common element to underscore his or her presence. What single ingredient could these individuals use in these totally different situations?…
DetailsKnowledge of Fashion Designers
The distinctive rustling sound made by the movement if taffeta, the intricately detailed jacquard designs embellished in spectacular brocades, the quiet elegant feel of fur like cashmere, and the bold colorful patterns inherent in exciting strips and prints all bring the fashion designers creation to life. The excitement generated by the parade of collections on…
DetailsAddition to The Most Commonly Used Natural Fibers
I addition to the most commonly used natural fibers, designers often choose some that are lesser known to best suit their creative needs. They might be chosen for their naturally inherent textures, unusually soft feel, unique appearance, or ability to perform better than some of the more commonly used fibers. Some may be extremely expensive,…
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