FSN 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Satin, Nylon, Velveteen
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Introduction: knowledge and understanding of textiles is key because whether it is consumers desiring a new fashion, soldiers needing uniforms and equipment for ballistic protection and heat and moisture management, or textiles that can help protect the environment. Textiles and textile products: polymer, fiber, yarn, fabric, textile, gray goods, coloration, finish, soft goods, apparel, interior textiles, end use, smart textiles or smart fabrics, technical or industrial textiles. Key terms: apparel: clothing and accessories made from flexible materials, coloration: any dyeing or printing process used to add colour with dyes or pigments to a textile. Fabrics range from lightweight and sheer chiffon scarves to heavy and sturdy denim to rigid and firm carpeting to technical products such as erosion control and medical tapes. Some finishes make the fabric more comfortable such as brushing velveteen to produce the soft surface. With other finishes, the consumer cannot determine the presence of a finish.