Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Characteristics of Fibers

1. Warmth: The ability to keep body temperature.

2. Water Absorbency: The ability of a fiber to absorb water.

3. Shrinkage: The ability of a fiber to keep its original size.

4. Durability: The amount of time a fiber can withstand wear.

5. Dye Fastness: The ability of a fiber to keep its own color.

6. Strength: The ability of a fiber to resist force.

7. Elasticity: The ability of a fiber to return back to its size after being stretched.

8. Crease Recovery: The ability to recover from being wrinkled.

9. Flammability: The ability to resist fire.

5 Care Labels


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