TXMI 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-3: National Fire Protection Association, Synthetic Fiber, Textile Industry

• School: University of Georgia
• Department: Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors
• Course: TXMI 2100
• Professor: Bhat

Document Summary

Only about 1/3 of total textiles are used in apparels. Industrial textiles-used in different types industrial products-fiberglass, parachutes, bridges, cars, etc. Apparel textiles-aesthetics and color-more textile for consumers. Breaks down over time and dissolves into source. Most fabrics used in production are made overseas. Georgia, south/north carolina used to be textile capitals where all the fabrics were made. We wanted something cheaper and affordable for good quality. Usa is still leading producer of cotton-ships overseas for production of textiles and then sent back. Raw material fabric color/prints cutting stitching final product. Global industry-to satisfy the consumer needs and demands. Cost is an important factor in any buying decision. Choice of fibers and continue to invent new fibers. Several acts in place to protect consumer. One of the reasons why the textile industry is global. Major segments: they all have something in common-made up of fibers. Fiber-long string-like material used to make a textile.