Textile Fibre

Description

Textile fibre is defined as one of the delicate, hair portions of the tissues of a plant or animal or other substances that are very small in diameter in relation to their length. A fibre is a material which is several hundred times as long as its thick. Textile fibre has some characteristics which make it different from other fibres. Textile fibre can be spun into a yarn or made into a fabric by various methods including weaving, knitting, braiding, felting and twisting. The essential requirements for fibres to be spun into yarn include a length of at least 5 millimetres, flexibility, cohesiveness and sufficient strength. Other important properties include elasticity, fineness, uniformity, durability and lustre. Natural fibres include those produced by plants, animals, and geological processes. They are biodegradable over time. They can be classified according to their origin. It is also known as manufactured fibre. Synthetic or man-made fibres generally come from synthetic materials such as petrochemicals. But some types of synthetic fibres are manufactured from natural cellulose; including rayon, modal and the more recently developed Lyocell. This book is a comprehensive guide on the subject of textile fibres and would be beneficial for students as well as professionals from the industry.