Practical Use of Materials. Textiles
Description
Going inside the world of fibers, fabrics, and yarns, this video provides students with an understanding of textile classification and how textiles are processed and tested before being used in end products. A textile researcher demonstrates how fibers are turned into fabric and explains differences between the properties of natural and synthetic fibers. A fashion designer describes the characteristics that he looks for when choosing fabrics to produce his collection, and the tests that he conducts to ensure the best materials are selected. Finally, a flag manufacturer discusses how dyes and finishes are applied to fabrics in making his products.
Runtime
18 min
Series
Subjects
- Sewing (17)
- Textile fabrics (32)
- Technology (1161)
- Mechanical engineering (172)
- Textile design (16)
- Production management (42)
- Operations research (43)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c2010
Database
Films on Demand
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