1. TOPICS: USES OF FIBERS
SUBJECT: TEXTILE- 176
NAME: UJALA ISMAIL
CLASS: TDT-1
SUBMITTED TO IMRAN RAZA

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FIBRES
A natural or synthetic filament that may be spun into yarn, such as cotton or nylon
NATURAL FIBERS
COTTON FIBER
Definition:
A soft white fibrous substance which surrounds the seeds of the cotton plant and is made into
textile fiber and thread for sewing:
Uses of Cotton:
 This cottonseed oil is used for cooking and in products like soap, margarine, emulsifiers,
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastics.
 Cotton seed is fed to cattle and crushed to make oil.
 Cotton is a food AND a fiber crop.
 In addition to textile products like underwear, socks and t-shirts, cotton is also used in
fishnets, coffee filters, book binding.

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FLAX FIBER
Definition:
Flax fiber is soft, lustrous and flexible. It is stronger than cotton fiber but less elastic.
Uses of Flax Fiber:
 Flax fiber is used to make different apparel products like Shirts, jackets etc.
 It is used to make bed sheets, pillow cover etc.
 Flax fiber is also used to make High quality papers.
 It is used in medical textile also to make following products surgical thread.
WOOL FIBER
Definition:
Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and certain other animals.
Uses of Wool Fiber:
 Wool fabric is used for all kinds of clothing, couch covers, bedspreads, toilet covers,
tablecloths, and more.

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 Bedding and blankets are also created using wool or a blend of different fabrics that
includes wool.
 Most active wear is made from wool blended fabric. Shirts, pants, dresses, ties, skirts, and
jackets can be made from wool.
 It is used to make carpets, rugs etc.
JUTE FIBER
Definition:
Jute is a long and shinny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads.
Uses of Jute Fiber:
 Used to make packaging products like bags, sacks, wrapping material i.e. cotton packs
and wool packs.
 The fibers are also woven into curtains, chair coverings, carpets, area rugs
 Used in Geo textiles like landfill covering etc

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SILK FIBER
Definition:
The fine, soft, shiny fiber produced by silkworms to form their cocoons.
Uses of Silk Fiber
 It is used in sewing thread for high quality articles, particularly silk apparel, and in a
range of household textiles
 Medical uses are as biodegradable micro tubes for repair of blood vessels and teeth
reconstruction.
 Interiors: pillows, wall hangings, draperies, upholstery
 Apparel: luxury items, wedding dresses, evening gowns, blouses, scarves, neckties
CAMEL HAIR FIBER
Definition:
Camel hair is a type of cloth made from pure camel hair or a blend of camel hair and another
fiber.
Uses of Camel Hair Fiber:
 Men's and women's coats, jackets and blazers, skirts, hosiery, sweaters, gloves, scarves,
mufflers, caps and robes.

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 Used especially for cloth, painter’s brushes, and Oriental rugs.
COIR FIBER
Definition:
The fiber prepared from the husk of the coconut.
Uses of Coir Fiber:
 Coir fiber is used to make ropes, matting, rugs, and brushes.
 It is used in insulation panels and packaging

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BAMBOO FIBER
Definition:
Bamboo fabric is soft, durable, and comes from a plant that grows very rapidly
Uses of Bamboo Fiber:
 Bamboo fibers are used to make bath towel, under garments, socks etc
 In medical textile products with bamboo fibers are made such as face mask, bandages etc
 In home textiles it is used to make bed sheets, pillow covers, table clothes etc
 Hand towels and shower curtains are also made out of it.

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SYENTETIC/ MAN MADE FIBERS
POLYESTER FIBER
Definition:
Any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant and easy to wash.
Uses of Polyester Fiber
 Polyester fibers are the first choice for appareland are used in trousers,skirts, dresses,
suits, jackets, blouses and outdoor clothing.
 Polyester fiber is used as cushioning and padding material in pillows, quilts and upholstery
stuffing.
 Polyester fabrics used for conveyor belts, safety belts, coated fabrics and plastic supporting with
high-energy absorption.
NYLON FIBER
Definition:
A strong material that is made from a chemical process and that is used for making clothes, ropes, and
other products.
Uses of Nylon Fiber:
 Nylon is a high strength fiber. It is used for making fishing nets, ropes, parachutes and
type cords.
 It is used for making fabrics in textile industry.

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 Nylon is widely used as plastic for making machine parts.
ACRYLIC FIBER
Definition:
Acrylic fibers are synthetic fibers made from a polymer. Acrylic has warm and dry hand feel
wool and is light weight.
Uses of Acrylic Fiber:
 Industrial end uses: Filtration materials, reinforcement materials in construction, car
batteries
 Household Textiles: Carpet, blankets, area rugs, upholstery, pile fabrics
 Outdoor end uses: Car tops, boat covers, awnings, outdoor furniture
 Apparel: Sweaters, socks, fleece wear, circular knit apparel, sportswear and children’s
wear

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CARBON FIBER
Definition:
A strong, stiff, thin fiber of nearly pure carbon, made by subjecting various organic raw materials
to high temperatures
Uses of Carbon Fiber:
 Alternate Energy – Wind turbines, compressed natural gas storage and transportation,
fuel cells
 Construction and Infrastructure – Lightweight pre-cast concrete, earth quake protection
RAYON FIBER
Definition:
Any of a number of textile fibers made from wood pulp or other forms of cellulose (Like paper
etc)
Uses of Rayon Fiber:
 Rayon is used in a variety of textile applications, including shirts and skirts, and appears
in both woven and knitted forms.

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 Home Furnishings: Bedspreads, blankets, curtains, draperies, sheets, slipcovers,
tablecloths, upholstery
 Industrial Uses: Industrial products, medical surgical products, nonwoven products, tire
cord
SPANDEX FIBER
Definition:
Spandex or Elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity (stretch ability). It is
stronger and more durable than rubber.
Uses of Spandex fiber:
 Personal care products like diapers are made out with spandex fibers.
 Swim wear/swimming costumes are mostly made with this fiber.