Lesson 1Acrylic: warmth, lightweight insulation, pilling tendenciesFocus on acrylic as man-made wool stand-in, noting light weight, warmth, and bulk. We cover build, dyeing, spinning ways, and check pilling, static, care tips to keep cloth looking good.
Polymer composition and fiber morphologyBulk, warmth retention, and low densitySpinning types, crimp, and fabric aestheticsPilling, static, and abrasion performanceCare methods and common acrylic applicationsLesson 2Silk: filament properties, sheen, strength, moisture behaviourWe check silk as long-strand protein fibre. Covers silk farming, pulling threads, cleaning gum, linking build to shine, strength, hang. Also moisture act, dyeing, ageing, care for shine keep.
Silkworm lifecycle and cocoon productionReeling, throwing, and silk yarn formationDegumming, luster, and characteristic sheenStrength, elongation, and drape behaviorMoisture, dyeing, and careful maintenanceLesson 3Polyester: filament vs. staple, moisture management, durability, hydrophobic natureAnalyse polyester as handy man-made fibre, comparing long-strand and short forms. Reviews water-hate, moisture handle techs, lasting, size hold, plus usual clothes, tech, home cloth uses.
Polymer structure and manufacturing routesFilament versus staple fiber characteristicsHydrophobicity and moisture management finishesMechanical strength and dimensional stabilityApplications, recycling, and microplastic issuesLesson 4Modal and Lyocell: production differences, wet strength, sustainability traitsCompare modal and lyocell as top renewed plant fibres. Details making diffs, build, wet strength, then checks comfort, fraying, green claims like solvent reuse and tree certs.
Modal production, structure, and key propertiesLyocell solvent-spun process and fiber traitsWet strength, shrinkage, and laundering effectsComfort, fibrillation, and surface appearanceSustainability, LCA, and forestry standardsLesson 5Viscose/Rayon: production basics, hand and drape, dimensional stabilityCovers viscose and basic rayon making from plant stuff, dissolve, spin, renew. Explains feel, hang, soak-up, dye-take, plus size hold, shrink, care in final cloths.
Cellulosic raw materials and pulp preparationViscose process steps and fiber formationHand, drape, absorbency, and comfort profileDimensional stability, shrinkage, and creasingCare, ironing, and common fabric applicationsLesson 6Cotton: cultivation types, long/short staple differences, comfort and careCheck cotton fibre growth, from farm ways to long/short length types. Links shape to yarn strength, feel, comfort, reviews dyeing, finish, care for lasting looks.
Conventional, organic, and BCI cotton systemsFiber morphology, maturity, and finenessStaple length, yarn quality, and fabric handleMoisture comfort, breathability, and skin feelDyeing, finishing, and laundering behaviorLesson 7Nylon: strength, elasticity, abrasion resistance, common uses in blendsExamine nylon as tough, stretchy man-made fibre. Explains chem make, melt spin, stretch, links to wear resist, bounce, moisture act, focus on stockings, sportswear, mixes.
Polyamide chemistry and melt spinning processOrientation, crystallinity, and fiber propertiesElasticity, resilience, and abrasion resistanceMoisture behavior, comfort, and static issuesUses in hosiery, activewear, and technical blendsLesson 8Wool: protein fibre properties, thermal insulation, felting, careExplore wool as skin protein fibre, focus curl, scales, heat hold. Covers matting, dyeing, finish, care needs like shrink stop, pilling, heat or bug harm.
Keratin structure, crimp, and fiber morphologyThermal insulation, moisture buffering, comfortFelting behavior and shrink-resist treatmentsDyeing, finishing, and handle modificationCare labeling, laundering, and storage issuesLesson 9Eco-focused options: organic cotton, recycled polyester, bamboo viscose — pros, cons, certificationsCompare green fibres like farm-fresh cotton, reused polyester, bamboo viscose. Checks earth impact, work trade-offs, making paths, key certs for right sourcing and clear tags.
Organic cotton standards and agronomic impactsRecycled polyester sources and processing routesBamboo viscose production and greenwashing risksLife-cycle impacts and performance comparisonsCertifications: GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, FSCLesson 10Linen (Flax): moisture handling, stiffness, wrinkle behaviour, finishing effectsAnalyse flax fibre shape, moisture hold, stiff feel, crease act. Reviews spin weave, finish ways, how treats change comfort, shine, easy-care in linen cloths.
Flax plant, fiber extraction, and structureMoisture regain, wicking, and drying rateStiffness, crease formation, and wrinkle recoverySpinning, weaving, and typical fabric constructionsChemical and mechanical finishes for linen
