Fibres textiles

The objective of this map was to be a learning tool to help students classify and group different textile fibers. I developed and re-designed the previous chart to enhance visual aesthetics. This classification map was published on the web by North Caroli…

Fibers are classified by their chemical origin, falling into two groups or families: natural fibers and manufactured fibers. Manufactured fibers are also referred to as man made or synthetic fibers....

Natural fibre clothing is becoming increasingly popular for its numerous benefits. From the comfort it provides to its environmental impact, natural fibres offer a better alternative to synthetic fabrics. In this article, we'll explore the various types of natural fibers, their benefits, and the few disadvantages they may have. Get ready to make an informed decision for your next clothing purchase.

Fabric Dictionary - Definitions of both common and rare fabrics and textiles

Textile materials have the inherent ability to store electric charges. Electrical properties of the textile fiber was generated with the use of fibers

Thread Collective is a leading supplier of flax fibre and linen yarns. Flax fibre is a bast fibre and is ideal for spinning, felting and papermaking.

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association has called for the withdrawal of a two-stage value-added tax on the purchase of textile waste from domestic sources and recycled cotton yarn from the waste. It urged authorities to introduce a new harmonised system code for recycled cotton fibre to avert complexities over VAT and supplementary duty on the products.

Chris Payne is a architectural photographer who focuses his camera on design, assembly, and the built form. For his latest project, Textiles, Payne

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Meeting Charlotte Lawson Johnston at her new Cotswold studio, Christabel Chubb learns why fabrics made using sustainable fibres and plant-based dyes are the natural way forwards