Elastomeric fibres

Elastomeric fibres Apart from the fibres mentioned so far, there are a few less known ones. These are elastic, rubbers like substances and can be produced in various forms. In its natural form they include rubber and the synthetic equivalent is spandex or Lycra. These are usually used as blends with any of the above fibres with low elasticity.

Having studied about fabrics in this chapter, you will be introduced to the world of apparel, i.e., clothes, made from fabrics later under the section ‘Childhood’. Knowing about fabrics is important for the adolescent as it would enable one to make wise selection of clothes – an interest that is commonly shared by all adolescents. Apart from clothes, another interest that binds adolescents from different contexts is media and communication. Let us learn more about these two interrelated aspects in the next chapter on Media and Communication Technology.

Key Terms Fabrics, Yarns, Fibres, Textiles, Textile finishing, Weaving, Knitting, Cotton, Linen, Wool, Silk, Rayon, Nylon, Polyster, Acrylic.