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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Characteristics of Textiles and Care Labels

Hi there! Right now we are having an introduction to textiles. Here are some characteristic of textiles and some care labels on clothes.

Characteristics:
Warmth: The ability of a cloth to keep the body warm.
Water Absorbency: The ability of cloth to absorb water or liquid.
Shrinkage: The ability of cloth to keep its size.
Durability: How well the cloth can withstand wear.
Dye Fastness: The ability of cloth to keep its original color.
Strength: The ability of cloth to withstand force.
Elasticity: The ability of cloth to return to its size after being stretched.
Crease Recovery: The ability of cloth to recover from creases.
Flammability: The ability of cloth to resist fire.

Care Labels:


Bibliography:
http://blissfullydomestic.com/2008/fabric-care-how-to-care-for-your-clothing
Dictionary on mac