Textiles and Weaving Fashion Design (Basics of Textiles)

Fabric used in many products - pillow covers, blankets, bedsheets, handbags, apparels, etc. The Indian textile sector is one of the largest industries in the world. Know who are the biggest players in the textile industry and understand the basics to learn about types of fibres, its properties, and remember the process - fibre to yarn and yarns to fabrics.

All textiles are made up of fibers and not all fibers can be used to make textiles. The properties of each fiber varies and thus, it impacts the textile industry accordingly. Learn about classification and origin of different fibers and its identification.

Cotton is one of the most popular and commonly used natural fibers in the world. Cotton is used in many industries and sectors globally like cosmetics, fashion, home furnishings, healthcare, hospitality, etc. Understand the in-depth processes related to manufacturing of cotton, its properties, and its use.

In the modern-day fashion world, Linen is becoming one of the preferred fiber choices for many. It is one of the most commonly used fabrics in the fashion sector. Linen material has advantages and disadvantages of its own. Understand what type of material Linen is, its manufacturing process, its properties, and its common applications.

Due to its properties, Jute is the second most widely used fibre next to cotton and is the most sustainable fabric. It is commonly used to make gunny bags. It is often used to make handbags, carpets, footwear, and other accessories. Know its production process and properties to get a better understanding of how you can use jute in designing.

Have you heard about PINA and ABACA textiles? Fibre can be extracted from fruit plants as well and the fibre is obtained from the leaves of the plant or tree. Most of the leaf fibers are sustainable. Enlighten yourself with the know how of leaf fibre, its origin, popularity, sourcing, processing, properties, attributes, and its uses. Get additional insights on the same.

Did you know, humans have been wearing wool since the stone age. Woolen wear became popular during the First World War. Wool is commonly used to make sweaters, socks, gloves, curtains, and other upholstery. Know about the manufacturing, processing, its properties and uses of the fabric that has been keeping humans warm since ages.

Lustrous, elegant, and classy - the three words that perfectly define the silk material. This material keeps people wearing it warm in winter and cool in summer. Get some quick fact check about the fabric which is a natural thermal regulator and know which country is the largest producer and supplier of silk, its origin, processing, its uses, and precautions to prevent damage to this material.

Mineral fibers are commonly known as non-metallic and inorganic fibers. This video consists in-depth information on two types of mineral fibers - asbestos and glass fiber. While one is a natural fiber another is a man-made fiber. Watch the video to get interesting information on mineral fibers, its processing, its properties, and its applications in different industries.

Often, when we go shopping, we have heard these terms - polyester and nylon - commonly referred to as the Synthetic Fabrics. So, what exactly is polyester and nylon, how are these two materials made, what is its manufacturing process, what are its properties, and know in which industries is it commonly used - find out for yourself in this video.

Did you know, acrylic fiber is used to make soft toys and warm fur blankets and sweaters!? Dry spinning is a technique used to produce synthetic fibers. Acrylic is another type of synthetic fiber. The video highlights manufacturing process, properties, and common use of acrylic and modacrylic fibers.

Viscose is commonly referred to as Rayon. The name Viscose is derived from the way it is manufactured from the viscous organic liquid. Know about popular brands that produce apparels in viscose material. This video includes manufacturing, processing, and its area of uses with more details about viscose rayon.

If you have ever worn or come across the term - stretchable clothes - you probably have used the product of elastomeric fibers. This video explains what elastomeric fibers are, how are they processed, their characteristics, and what is their industrial use.

Understanding the yarn process makes the foundation of the textile industry. You must have noticed us mention, “Fibre to yarn and yarn to fabrics”. Wondering, what exactly is yarn, what is its purpose, how properties of fiber impact the yarn process, what are its types, and how to form yarns? The video covers it all.

In simple words, weaving is interlacing multiple yarns or threads together into a fabric. Weaving is an important part of the textile industry. All the varieties of cloth and clothing we use today like garments, blankets, pillow covers, curtains, etc. are a result of weaving. Watch the video to know how weaving was started, types of weaving, evolution of weaving, and loads of other interesting information about weaving.

Starting from fibre to yarn and from yarn to fabrics, let’s dive into types of fabrics. One of the greatest challenges in the fashion industry is identifying different fabrics with their names. The video provides an overview of types of fabrics and debunks a few myths.

In the modern-day fashion world, Linen is becoming one of the preferred fiber choices for many. It is one of the most commonly used fabrics in the fashion sector. Linen material has advantages and disadvantages of its own. Understand what type of material Linen is, its manufacturing process, its properties, and its common applications.