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Advantages:

Comfortable

Absorbent

Washable

Strong

Inexpensive

Disadvantages:

Shrinks in hot water

Wrinkles easily

Common Uses:

Wide range of apparel: blouses, dresses, skirts, pants, underwear, linen

The most important textile fiber used by the fashion industry

Basic Care:

To care for cotton clothing, wash garments in cold water with a gentle detergent, avoiding fabric softeners and excessive heat. Air dry whenever possible, and if using a dryer, opt for low heat to prevent shrinkage.

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Advantages:

Strong

Comfortable

Absorbent

Durable

Lint-free

Disadvantages:

Wrinkles easily

Can be expensive

Shrinks

Holds creases

Common Uses:

dresses, suits, jackets,home furnishings, draperies, table linens, dish towels

Linens originally used for bedding - that's where we got the name “linens”

Lin is a fabric made from the woody stem of the flax point.

Basic Care:

washing in cool or lukewarm water with a mild detergent, air drying, and potentially ironing while slightly damp to maintain a polished look. Avoid using hot water, bleach, or fabric softeners, and consider professional cleaning for delicate pieces.

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Advantages:

Warm

Lightweight

Wrinkle-resistant

Absorbent

Comfortable

Durable

Disadvantages

Shrinks with heat and moisture

Needs special care, dry cleaning

Scratchy on skin

Common Uses:

sweaters coats, suits, jackets, skirts, socks, scarves.

Also carpets upholstery, and jackets

Wool fibers come from the shaved hair of sheep and lambs, Also can be from cashmere or angora goat hair fibers

Basic Care:

wash infrequently and opt for gentle methods. For washing, use a mild, wool-specific detergent in cold water, either by hand or on a delicate cycle in a washing machine. Avoid harsh detergents, bleach, and fabric softeners, and always dry wool flat to prevent shrinking and maintain shape. Fry flat and avoid heat and direct sunlight

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Advantages:

Soft

Drapes well

Dyes and prints well

Very strong

Lightweight

Disadvantages:

Expensive

Needs special care, dry cleaning

Stains with water

Common Uses:

evening gowns, wedding gowns, lingerie, scarves, neckties. Also: curtains and decorative pillows

Silkworm cocoons are used to make silk fiber, the only natural-filament fiber

Filament: a very long, fine, continuous thread

Basic Care:

wash by hand in cold water with a gentle detergent, avoid harsh chemicals like bleach, and air dry the garment. For machine washing, use a delicate cycle with cold water and a mild detergent, and avoid using fabric softener. When ironing, use a low heat setting and a pressing cloth between the iron and the silk.

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Advantages:

Durable

Comfortable

Warm

Disadvantages:

Scare

Expensive

Common Uses:

coats, jackets, shoes. Handbags, gloves, belts.

Also: upholstery and decorating accessories

Made from animals skins through a process called “Tanning” can be made into “suede” with special equipment

Basic Care:

regular dusting, spot cleaning with a mild soap and water solution, and applying a leather conditioner to maintain softness and prevent cracking. It's also important to store leather garments properly, using padded hangers and avoiding direct sunlight or heat.

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Advantages:

Durable

Soft

Flexible

Warm

Disadvantages

Scare

Expensive

Common Uses:

coat, jackets, hats

Also: bed, throws, rugs

Soft, hairy coat of an animal (some consumers use fake fur

Basic Care:

regular brushing to maintain fluffiness and preventing damage. Store fur garments in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight and heat to prevent drying and discoloration. Professional cleaning is recommended for deep cleaning and to maintain the natural oils.