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Fiber Characteristics
Definitions of Characteristics
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Art/Design
Undergraduate 2
09/21/2013

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Abrasion Resistance
Definition
ability to resist wear from rubbing that contributes to fabric durability.
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Absorbency
Definition

ability to take in moisture

skin comfort

static build up

dimensional stability

stain removal 

water repellency

wrinkle recovery

 

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Cover
Definition
the ability to occupy an area
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Elasticity
Definition
ability to increase in length when under tension (elongation) and then return to the original length when released (recovery)
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Environmental conditions

 

Definition
The effects of environmental conditions on fibers and how they react to certain exposure or storage.
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Flammability
Definition
ability to ignite or burn
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Flexibility
Definition
capability of a fiber to bend easily and repeatedly without breaking.
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Hand
Definition
the way a fiber, yarn, or fabric feels when handled
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Luster
Definition
the amount of light reflected off the surface of the fabric
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Pilling
Definition
formation of groups of short or broken fibers on the surface of a fabric.
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Resiliency
Definition
capability of a material to spring back to shape after being creased, twisted, or distorted. Close to wrinkle recovery
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Static Electricity
Definition
frictional electric charge caused by the rubbing together of two dissimilar materials
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Strength

 

Definition
fiber's ability to withstand stress.
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Thermoplasticity
Definition
ability of fibers to withstand heat exposure.
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Wicking
Definition
ability of a fiber to transfer moisture from one section to another.
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