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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
From fiber to fabric: the manufacturing process
Woven, knit, and nonwoven fabric formation. The complete chain of preparation, weaving/knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing. From greige goods to finished fabric ready for cutting.
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Essential reading
Start here. The most important articles that explain the category to a textile engineer in one sitting.
Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Wool Fabric? Types, Properties, Grades and Care
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Linen Fabric? Properties, Weave, and Complete Care
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Silk Fabric? Types, Production, and Care
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Hemp Fabric? Properties, Sustainability, and Uses
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Jute Fabric? Properties, Uses, and Care
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Polyester Fabric? Properties, Types, Pros and Cons
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Rayon Fabric? Viscose, Modal, and Lyocell Explained
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Microfiber Fabric? Properties and Uses
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Cashmere Fabric? Properties, Grades, and Worth
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Fleece Fabric? Types, Properties, and Uses
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
Modal vs. Cotton: Which Is Softer and More Breathable?
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
Silk vs. Satin: What’s the Actual Difference?
Wool fabric is a natural protein fiber harvested from sheep (primarily Ovis aries), composed of...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Modal Fabric? Beechwood Fiber Properties and Care
Modal is a semi-synthetic fiber made from beechwood pulp through a solvent-spinning process that dissolves...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Tencel (Lyocell) Fabric? The Eco-Friendly Fiber Explained
Tencel is a brand name for lyocell, a semi-synthetic fiber made from wood pulp —...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
Cotton vs. Polyester: Which Is Better and When?
Cotton is a natural cellulosic fiber offering superior breathability (air permeability 200–600 cm³/cm²/s) and moisture...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
Wool vs. Cashmere: Is Cashmere Worth the Price?
Cashmere costs 3–5× more than standard wool because each cashmere goat produces only 150–200 grams...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Recycled Polyester (rPET)? Properties and Environmental Impact
Recycled polyester (rPET) is a synthetic fiber made by processing post-consumer plastic bottles into polyester...
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Fabric Manufacturing & Care
What Is Bamboo Fabric? Bamboo vs. Cotton vs. Modal Compared
Bamboo fabric is a semi-synthetic textile derived from bamboo pulp that is chemically processed into...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between woven and knit?
Woven: two yarn systems interlaced at right angles - stable, less stretch. Knit: one yarn forming interlocking loops - stretchy, more drape, warmer. Both have major sub-families.
What is nonwoven fabric?
Engineered sheet structures bonded by mechanical, chemical, thermal, or solvent means. Used for hygiene (diapers, wipes), medical (gowns, masks), geotextile, and automotive.
What is GSM?
Grams per square meter. Determined per ISO 3801 by cutting a 100 cm2 swatch and weighing. Standard for fabric weight comparison.
What is finishing?
The wet and dry processes that convert greige fabric into finished goods: desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerizing, dyeing, printing, and mechanical/chemical finishing (softening, calendaring, shrinking).
What is the largest fabric category by volume?
Woven fabrics account for roughly 60% of global textile production by volume. Knit ~25%. Nonwoven ~10%. Other ~5%.
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