• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.