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Questions about fabrics Adam Corolla 03-03-2006
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Posted by Adam Corolla on March 3, 2006, 3:06 pm
I am buying some shirts and I realized that I know very little about the
properties of fabrics. Is there a web site where the information is laid
out in a form that is easy to understand?

Specifically I would like to know the following properties (and others I
probably have not thought of) Stain resistance, shrink potential, wrinkle
resistance, bleachability, absorption, breathability, etc.

Today I am wearing a rayon shirt for the first time ever, and I notice I
feel sweaty. I don't usually feel sweaty at work, and I don't feel too warm
at all, I just have that damp feeling under the arms that I normally only
feel when I *am* too warm. Can Rayon cause this?



Posted by off kilter quilter on March 3, 2006, 3:08 pm
Adam Corolla wrote:
> I am buying some shirts and I realized that I know very little about the
> properties of fabrics. Is there a web site where the information is laid
> out in a form that is easy to understand?
>
> Specifically I would like to know the following properties (and others I
> probably have not thought of) Stain resistance, shrink potential, wrinkle
> resistance, bleachability, absorption, breathability, etc.
>
> Today I am wearing a rayon shirt for the first time ever, and I notice I
> feel sweaty. I don't usually feel sweaty at work, and I don't feel too warm
> at all, I just have that damp feeling under the arms that I normally only
> feel when I *am* too warm. Can Rayon cause this?
>
>
rayon doesn't "breathe" - none of the synthetic fabrics really do.
However, the synthetic fabrics tend to be more stain resistant than
cotton.....Kate will probably chime in as she is, at least to me, one of
the resident sewing/fabric gurus in the group

Posted by small change on March 3, 2006, 4:19 pm
off kilter quilter wrote:
>>
> rayon doesn't "breathe" - none of the synthetic fabrics really do.
> However, the synthetic fabrics tend to be more stain resistant than
> cotton.....Kate will probably chime in as she is, at least to me, one
> of the resident sewing/fabric gurus in the group


Every source I found on the net, plus Textile science textbooks that I own
confirm that Rayon is classified as "breathable" fabric.

rayon is processed cellulose it's not a true synthetic but it's not
"natural" fiber either. It is typcially made from wood chips or other source
of cellulose fibers. Rayon takes dye with the properties of a "natural"
fiber like cotton, and usually comfortable to wear, like cotton, in a warm
climate. It's quite possible that whatever final finish that was put on the
garment affected it's level of comfort to the wearer.

from Ohio State U extensions' web site

"Rayon's cellulosic base contributes many properties similar to those of
cotton or other natural cellulosic fibers. Rayon is moisture absorbent (more
so than cotton), breathable, comfortable to wear, and easily dyed in vivid
colors. It does not build up static electricity, nor will it pill unless the
fabric is made from short, low-twist yarns. Rayon is comfortable, soft to
the skin, and has moderate dry strength and abrasion resistance. Like other
cellulosic fibers, it is not resilient, which means that it will wrinkle.
Rayon withstands ironing temperatures slightly less than those of cotton. It
may be attacked by silverfish and termites, but generally resists insect
damage. It will mildew, but that generally is not a problem. "

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5538.html

more on the manufacture and characteristics of rayon:
http://www.fabriclink.com/Rayon.html

and http://www.fabrics.net/amyrayon.asp

Every source I found on the net, plus Textile science textbooks here
confirm that Rayon is classified as "breathable" fabric.



Posted by Adam Corolla on March 3, 2006, 7:09 pm

> off kilter quilter wrote:
>>>
>> rayon doesn't "breathe" - none of the synthetic fabrics really do.
>> However, the synthetic fabrics tend to be more stain resistant than
>> cotton.....Kate will probably chime in as she is, at least to me, one
>> of the resident sewing/fabric gurus in the group
>
>
> Every source I found on the net, plus Textile science textbooks that I
> own confirm that Rayon is classified as "breathable" fabric.
>
> rayon is processed cellulose it's not a true synthetic but it's not
> "natural" fiber either. It is typcially made from wood chips or other
> source of cellulose fibers. Rayon takes dye with the properties of a
> "natural" fiber like cotton, and usually comfortable to wear, like cotton,
> in a warm climate. It's quite possible that whatever final finish that
> was put on the garment affected it's level of comfort to the wearer.
>
> from Ohio State U extensions' web site
>
> "Rayon's cellulosic base contributes many properties similar to those of
> cotton or other natural cellulosic fibers. Rayon is moisture absorbent
> (more so than cotton), breathable, comfortable to wear, and easily dyed in
> vivid colors. It does not build up static electricity, nor will it pill
> unless the fabric is made from short, low-twist yarns. Rayon is
> comfortable, soft to the skin, and has moderate dry strength and abrasion
> resistance. Like other cellulosic fibers, it is not resilient, which means
> that it will wrinkle. Rayon withstands ironing temperatures slightly less
> than those of cotton. It may be attacked by silverfish and termites, but
> generally resists insect damage. It will mildew, but that generally is not
> a problem. "
>
> http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5538.html
>
> more on the manufacture and characteristics of rayon:
> http://www.fabriclink.com/Rayon.html
>
> and http://www.fabrics.net/amyrayon.asp
>
> Every source I found on the net, plus Textile science textbooks here
> confirm that Rayon is classified as "breathable" fabric.


Awesome info, thanks!!



Posted by off kilter quilter on March 4, 2006, 5:15 pm
small change wrote:
> off kilter quilter wrote:
>
>>rayon doesn't "breathe" - none of the synthetic fabrics really do.
>>However, the synthetic fabrics tend to be more stain resistant than
>>cotton.....Kate will probably chime in as she is, at least to me, one
>>of the resident sewing/fabric gurus in the group
>
>
>
> Every source I found on the net, plus Textile science textbooks that I own
> confirm that Rayon is classified as "breathable" fabric.
>
> rayon is processed cellulose it's not a true synthetic but it's not
> "natural" fiber either. It is typcially made from wood chips or other source
> of cellulose fibers. Rayon takes dye with the properties of a "natural"
> fiber like cotton, and usually comfortable to wear, like cotton, in a warm
> climate. It's quite possible that whatever final finish that was put on the
> garment affected it's level of comfort to the wearer.
>
> from Ohio State U extensions' web site
>
> "Rayon's cellulosic base contributes many properties similar to those of
> cotton or other natural cellulosic fibers. Rayon is moisture absorbent (more
> so than cotton), breathable, comfortable to wear, and easily dyed in vivid
> colors. It does not build up static electricity, nor will it pill unless the
> fabric is made from short, low-twist yarns. Rayon is comfortable, soft to
> the skin, and has moderate dry strength and abrasion resistance. Like other
> cellulosic fibers, it is not resilient, which means that it will wrinkle.
> Rayon withstands ironing temperatures slightly less than those of cotton. It
> may be attacked by silverfish and termites, but generally resists insect
> damage. It will mildew, but that generally is not a problem. "
>
> http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5538.html
>
> more on the manufacture and characteristics of rayon:
> http://www.fabriclink.com/Rayon.html
>
> and http://www.fabrics.net/amyrayon.asp
>
> Every source I found on the net, plus Textile science textbooks here
> confirm that Rayon is classified as "breathable" fabric.
>
>
I stand corrected, thanks for the information

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