Textiles and Clothing

Textiles are woven and knit fibers and yarns that are twisted up in order to produce materials that are used every day. Human society produces numerous objects from the technology of textiles, for example, towels, sheets, carpet, clothing, toothbrushes, and upholstery. Also included are objects that use textiles to reinforce structures such as vehicle tires, bridges, and buildings. Textiles are created by the accumulation and combining of textile fibers. Different fibers are more suitable for certain textile material use than others. Carbon fibers, for example, are not suitable for products such as clothing, but are suitable for use in high-technology products and sports materials. Specific fibers may be used depending on their characteristics and advantages. Nylon, silk, and rayon were used in dress hosiery because they contained characteristics of elasticity and comfort against the human body.

Yarns are constructed through the assembly and twisting of fibers, forming a continuous strand. Again, there are many types of yarns that can be created depending on the twisting and quantity of yarns being used. They may be thin or thick, soft or rough to the touch, strong or more delicate, depending on the fibers being used in the process. The transformation of textile into material involves the use of knitting needles, a crochet hook, or a hand loom, or from modern technology, machines that knit or stitch to produce extravagant textile materials.

The next step in textile production is the finishing and coloring of the material that has been created. There are numerous techniques that can be used to create the desired qualities. These include processes such as flame retardants, stain-resistance applications, applications that reduce static cling, and so on. Color may be added through dye and decorations or patterns may be printed directly on the material.