Fiber
Natural, synthetic and blended fibers create different performance and care characteristics.
TEXTILE INTELLIGENCE
Fabric & Materials Education
Understand the material before deciding what the garment should become.
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Fabric changes fit, cost, performance and perception.
Fiber content alone is not enough. Weight, knit or weave, stretch, recovery, drape, hand feel, finish and intended use influence how a product behaves and how it should be developed.
WHAT TO LEARN
Weight + Structure
GSM/oz, density and construction influence body, drape and durability.
Stretch + Recovery
Mechanical or elastane stretch affects fit, comfort and pattern decisions.
Finish + Application
Wash, coating, brushing, dye, print and surface treatment change the final product.
PROJECT ENTRY
Ask a Materials Question
Give the team enough context to evaluate the request and route it to the correct next decision.