All natural fabrics start out as fibers. These natural fibers are either derived from animals or fabrics. Both need to be spun into yarn first. The yarn is then further woven into a fabric.
There are 4 kinds of natural fibers that are used most in life.
1.WOOL
The use of wool in textiles can be traced back to Roman times. The Romans are said to have invented the carding process: the process of brushing and combing fibers to make them smooth. Facilitate the weaving of yarn.
The natural properties of wool make it elastic, resilient, warm, absorbent, healthy and malleable. The natural color of wool is creamy white. However, some sheep breeds can exhibit other natural colors. Such as brown, black and silver white. There are also some random mixed colors.
According to different diameters, wool can be divided into: fine wool (<24.5µm), medium grade (24.5µm~31.4µm), heterogeneous fine wool (31.5µm~35.4µm), coarse fine wool (>35.5µm). The most precious Merino There are more subdivided categories. A(<17.5µm), B(<18.5µm), C(<19.5µm), D(<20.5µm), E(<22.5µm), F(<22.6µm).
2.SILK
Silk is extremely luxurious. It is a very ideal fiber. Therefore, its price sometimes even exceeds that of gold. At present, among the major silk producing countries, China accounts for more than 50% of global production. India 15%. Japan 10%.
According to its quality and appearance, silk is divided into: 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, A, B, C, D, E, F and non-grade products.International first-line brands will choose 6A grade silk.
Silk is very popular, but its price is not acceptable to all segments of the market. It was therefore inevitable that synthetic replicas were developed. To satisfy consumers with lower economic levels. When buying silk, you need to learn how to distinguish it.
3.LINEN
Linen is the oldest fabric in the world, and its use predates cotton. Linen is said to have been used since the Stone Age. The words "line", "lining", and "lingerie" all come from "linen".
Linen fibers are the strongest of all plant fibers. The cross-section of the fiber consists of irregular polygons. Gives fibers a rough, fluffy appearance. The moisture absorption of flax reaches 20%. And it has a certain hardness and is easy to arch. So it dries quickly and wicks away perspiration.
Linen comes in different grades. Linen grown in Western Europe is usually of better quality. Irish linen is a valuable and much-loved product. If spinning and weaving is done in Ireland. Then you can get the "Irish Linen" logo.
4.COTTON
Cotton is the most widely used and most useful of all natural fibers. Whether it is the price-sensitive mass market or the cutting-edge high-end brand market, cotton is favored.
Cotton feels comfortable and has a natural moisture absorption. According to different processing techniques, it has different warm and cold intentions. Making it truly wearable across seasons.
There are 43 varieties of cotton plants. There are 4 main planting varieties: Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium barbadensa, Gossypium herbaceum, Gossypium arboreum. Long fibers are more preferred in cotton. Because it can adapt to more composite processing procedures, it feels softer and has better quality. Among them, the indicators of Egyptian cotton, Sea island cotton and Pima cotton are far better than standard varieties.
Others
These 4 kinds of natural fibers are the most widely used natural fibers in the world. There are many natural fibers besides: Canel, Goat, Yark, Jute, Ramie, Hemp, Banana, Bamboo. In addition to natural fibers, there are many man-made fibers. It is precisely because there are so many fiber types that there are currently thousands of fabric varieties.
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