Textiles
The umbrella term to describe all fibre-based materials
- Local Fabric store, Pacific Fabrics
- out in SODO
- they can order materials for you :)
Cotton
- can be short/long/extra-long staple
- low heat to prevent shrinkage
denim - made of cotton
Linen
- made from flaxplant
- extremely lightweight (used for hot sleepers/warm temps)
- durable
silk
- polyester
- made from petroleum (non-renewable resource)
- prone to shrinkage like cotton
- wool
- merino wool comes from merino sheep
- breathable/insulated/soft
- antibacterial/odor-resistant, reducing need to wash
- wicks mousture, so keeps warm without feel damp
- nylon
- very stretchy and flexible so used in active/swim/dance
- hemp
- satin
- spandex
- leather
- soften over time
- environment (sun/heat/moisture) causes fading/cracking/mold
- leather cleaner can restore moisture
- canvas
- cashmere
- viscose/bamboo/rayon
- made from wood pulp
- down
- soft/breathable feathers from birds
- washing loses fluffliness
- avoid fabric softeners (changes texture)
- Neoprene
- synthetic rubber (polychloroprene)
- front/flexible used for padding
Types of Weaves
- Corduroy
- generally cotten/cotten blends
- Twill
- diagonal line weave used for denim
- indigo dye added to denim
- Fleece
- made from polyester
- mimic/feel like wool (less expensive)
- polar fleece - more insulated
- Microfiber
- finer fibers from polyester
- cant decompose cause utlrafine
- Percale
- cotton or polyester used for bedding
- extremely airy/breathable, but crisp rather than soft
- good for hot sleepers
- Sateen
- softer than percale weeve and warmer
- Ripstop
- made from nylon for backpacks/tents
Cleaning Options
- Freeze clothes
- kills bacteria and reduces odor
- Wash