The most popular and the one that gets a bad rap is polyester.
Polyester doesn't wrinkle or fade, and it seems to last forever.
Polyester is often blended with cotton to produce a longer, lasting
garment that wrinkles less.
Nylon is the second most popular of the man-made fibers. It was
invented by DuPont Corporation in 1939 presumably becasse Lammot DuPont
himself got caught on the golf course wearing cotton when it started to
rain. Today it's use in many apparel items and is popular for its
resistance to moisture and wrinkles, and unending durability.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
A look at Man-Made fabrics
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Wearables Glossary
Jeresey Fabric. The consistent interlooping of yarns in the jersey
stitch to produce a fabric with a smooth, flat face and a more
textured, but uniform, back. Jersey fabrics may be produced on either
circular or flat weft knitting machines. Jersey is comfortable and
durable.
Microfiber. A tightly woven fabric usually of fine poly thread.
Microfiber has a soft hand is comfortable to wear.
Mesh. Any Fabric, knitted or woven, with an open texture, fine or
coarse for added comfort and ventilation.
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