Types
of Fabric and Their Uses
Fabric Types:
In today’s modern textile sector, various types
of fabric produced for woven, knit and non-woven fabric. This article has
presented the total classification of fabric for woven, knit and non-woven.
Classification of Fabric:
There are mainly three types of
fabric, which are in the below:
2. Knit or knitted fabric,
3. Non-woven fabric.
All the above fabrics have explained in the
following:
Woven fabric:
The fabrics which are produced by interlacing two
sets of yarn i.e. war yarn and weft yarn by in is termed as woven fabric.
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Fig: Woven fabric |
Types of Woven Fabric:
There
are various types of woven fabrics produced in textile weaving sector which are
mentioned in the following:
1. Poplin fabric or broad cloth,
2. Denim fabric, Pinpoint oxford
fabric,
3. Corduroy fabric,
4. Chambray fabric,
5. Crepe fabric,
6. Oxford fabric,
7. Melange fabric,
8. Flannel fabric,
9. Royal oxford cloth,
10. Dobby fabric,
11. Herringbone fabric Kashmir
silk,
12. Khadi fabric,
13. Gabardine fabric.
Uses of Woven Fabric:
Woven fabric is used for the
below purposes:
1. Jackets,
2. Dress or blouses,
3. Bridal satins,
4. Lining fabrics,
5. Stretch fabrics,
6. Blanket binders,
7. Shower curtain,
8. Umbrellas.
Knit or Knitted Fabric:
The
fabrics which are produced by interlacing one set of yarn are known as knit of
knitted fabric. It should be noted here that, knit fabric and knitted fabric
are same.
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Fig: Knit fabric |
Types of Knit of Knitted Fabric:
There
are so many knit fabrics produced in today’s modern textile knitting sector
which are presented in the below:
1. 100% cotton single jersey
fabric,
2. Burn out single jersey fabrics,
3. 100% cotton double jersey
fabrics,
4. Lycra or spandex single jersey
fabrics,
5. Slub single jersey fabrics,
6. Grey melange slub fabrics,
7. Fleece fabrics,
8. French terry fabrics,
9. French terry slub fabrics,
10. Grey melange fabrics,
11. Micro or baby terry fabrics,
12. Lacoste fabrics,
13. Sequence fabrics
14. French terry fabrics (inside
brushed),
15. Design terry fabrics,
16. Pique fabrics,
17. Pique slub fabrics,
18. 1×1 Rib fabrics,
19. 2×1 Rib fabrics.
Uses of Knit or Knitted Fabric:
Knit or knitted fabric is used
for the following g purposes:
1. Jersey fabric used for making
T-shirt, Soft jacket and Coats.
2. Interlock knits are suitable
for evening wear and lingerie.
3. Tricot fabric is used for
bathing suits.
4. Sweater knits can be used to
make tops, sweater dresses and skirts.
Non-woven Fabric:
This
type of fabric is produced by connecting yarn
with gummy or bonded materials.
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Fig: Non-woven fabric |
Types
of Non-Woven Fabric:
Non-woven fabric has different
types depending on its technology of raw materials, method of production, end
use of materials and its properties.
According to the technology of raw materials:
1. Staple fibre non-woven,
2. Filament fibre non-woven.
According to the method of
production:
1. Weft bonded,
2. Dry bonded,
3. Spun bonded.
According to the end use of
materials:
1. Durable,
2. Semi-durable,
3. Disposable.
According to their properties:
1. Water repellent,
2. Flame retardant,
3. Water absorbent.
Uses of Non-woven Fabric:
Non-woven fabric is used for
the below purposes:
1. Coating substrates,
2. Wipes,
3. Filtration,
4. Medical,
5. Interlinings,
6. Footwear,
7. Garments,
8. Hygiene etc.
Thanks by Rubel