Fibers are classified by their chemical origen, falling into two groups or families: natural fibers and manufactured fibers. Manufactured fibers are also referred to as man made or synthetic fibers....

“Diffraction patterns for natural and synthetic fibers.” Encyclopedia of X-rays and gamma rays. 1963. Internet Archive

Sometimes you get fabric when someone cleans out their stash. Sometimes you thrift fabric. This kind of fabric is rarely marked with the content, but a fabric burn test can help you figure it out. Now it’s impossible to figure out exactly what kind of fiber the fabric is made from, but you can find out if it’s a synthetic, natural, or blended.

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Mark D. asks: How do they make real silk from worms? One of the softest fabrics on the planet, shiny, breathable and comfortable, silk has been a highly prized cloth since it was first harvested thousands of years ago. And despite advances in production methods and new possibilities for cultivation, still today the only reasonable way to glean the thread in [...]

23 Feb — 19 Apr 2015 at the Southbank Centre in London, United Kingdom

The objective of this map was to be a learning tool to help students classify and group different textile fibers. I developed and re-designed the previous chart to enhance visual aesthetics. This classification map was published on the web by North Caroli…

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With the emergence of more fashion events in Toronto, the city is growing to become Canada’s fashion capital. From October 16 – 20, Startup Fashion Week (SFW) will be having its 4th annual event in Toronto. With an emphasis on celebrating emerging designers in the fashion and tech industry, SFW stands out as a new […]