Fibers

Fibers can be classified into 4 types

• Plant
• Animal
• Regenerated
• Synthetic

Fibers are chosen for their specific properties, and can be used alone or combined depending on the desired properties.

Blended Fibers

Fiber blends and mixed yarns are made by combining 2 or more textile fibers. When blended or mixed, these fibers can modify or change the properties, as well as the appearance, of fiber, yarn, or fabric. They utilize the characteristics of each kind of fiber and are used to help meet specific industry requirements.

Blended fibers	Mixed yarns
Combines 2 or more fiber substances into a single fiber strand.	Combines 2 or more strands of different fibers to form one yarn, which can be single or plied.

Blended fibers and mixed-yarn fabrics are produced for the following reasons:

• To improve the appearance of a fabric, such as texture, color, and tone
• To improve the quality of a fabric, such as durability, strength, and texture
• To improve the ease of handling a fabric to be sewn, or to retain its shape
• To improve the profitability of fabric, making it cheaper to produce

More Info on specific fibers can be found on this website I created. It goes in depth into many common fibers and tells you all you need to know about each one.

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