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Introduction to Fiber Science

This document provides an introduction to fiber science. It defines fibers and textile fibers, and discusses their general properties and types including natural, man-made and synthetic fibers. It also outlines some main applications of textile fibers such as apparel, home textiles and technical textiles.

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Introduction to Fiber Science

This document provides an introduction to fiber science. It defines fibers and textile fibers, and discusses their general properties and types including natural, man-made and synthetic fibers. It also outlines some main applications of textile fibers such as apparel, home textiles and technical textiles.

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FIBER SCIENCE

Introduction of Fiber Science

Lecture# 01

Mujahid Mehdi Abro

Indus University Karachi.

Fiber Science

What is fiber

Why we study...

What are fibers.

Why we study .
Spinning

Weaving

Processi
ng

What is fiber..

It 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 there length.
A fiber is a material which is several
hundred times as long as its thick.

What is Textile Fiber


Fibres have been defined by the Textile Institute as
units of matter characterized by :

flexibility,
fineness
high ratio of length to thickness.

Other characteristics might be added, if the fibre is to be of any


use for general textile purposes, a sufficiently high temperature
stability and a certain minimum strength and moderate
extensibility.
The characteristic dimensions of fibres are the basis of their use
and need to be stressed:

individual fibres (or elements of a continuous filament) weigh


only a few micrograms
their length/width ratio is at least 1000:1

General properties of
Textile
Fiber.
Textile fiber has some characteristics which differ
between fiber to Textile fiber.
Textile fiber 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 fibers to be spun into
yarn include a length of at least 5 millimeters, flexibility,
cohesiveness, and sufficient strength.
Other important properties include elasticity, fineness,
uniformity, durability, and luster.

Types of Textile Fibers:


There are three main types of textile
fibers:
Natural
Cotton, wool and Silk
Man made
viscose
etc.
Synthetic
polyester

etc..

etc

Applications of Textile fiber.

There are three main applications of


textile fibers:
Apparel
Home textile
Technical textile

Apparel fibers..

Home textile Fibers

Technical Textile Fibers

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