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Fabrics made without knitting or weaving

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Barkcloth, nonwoven

Jul 8, 2012 | by admin | Fabric Resource | Fabric, Fabrics made without knitting or weaving Read More

A textile made by soaking and pounding the fibrous inner bark of trees, most often the paper mulberry. The fabric is nonwoven and paper-like, although it can be made thick and tough, as well as fine and delicate. The cloth takes dyes well and is often decorated with geometric patterns. A type of barkcloth, Tapa (called Kapa in Hawaii) is traditionally made by Pacific Islanders who make it to this day. Other types of barkcloth are indigenous to tropical cultures throughout the world.

Uses: Clothing, decorative items

See also:
Barkcloth, woven

Felt, nonwoven

Jul 8, 2012 | by admin | Fabric Resource | Fabric, Wool or wool-like, Bottom weight, Fabrics made without knitting or weaving Read More
Wool felt

Nonwoven felt is a fabric made in a process that involves fibers of wool or fur being subjected to moisture, heat, friction and pressure. The minute natural scales on the fibers cause them to tangle and mat while the heat and moisture shrink and thicken the fibers to form a dense fabric. Felting is the name of this process. Wool felt is probably the oldest fabric known to man, referenced in ancient writings and found in Bronze Age tombs.

Fine felts may use rabbit fur fibers, while the finest use beaver fur fibers. These fine felts are known for their use in hat making.

The fabric called felt which is currently widely available for crafting is actually an imitation; usually made of acrylic fibers and adhesives, no natural fibers are present. Other felts available are made of part wool. Half of the fibers must be natural for the fabric to felt.

Uses: Hats, bags, slippers, padding, crafts, and a wide range of household and industrial applications

Interfacing, nonwoven

Jul 8, 2012 | by admin | Fabric Resource | Fabric, Trims - veils - interfacing, Fabrics made without knitting or weaving Read More
Nonwoven interfacing

Neither woven nor felted, nonwoven interfacing (or interlining) is fabric formed by the chemical or heat adhesion of webs of fibers. The fibers are usually polyester or nylon. Fusible nonwoven interfacing has heat-activated adhesive on one side; it can be applied by ironing.

Uses: Backing fabrics for stability, weight, strength and/or body

Kapa

Jun 3, 2013 | by admin | Fabric Resource | Fabric, Fabrics made without knitting or weaving Read More

See Barkcloth, nonwoven

Tapa

Jun 3, 2013 | by admin | Fabric Resource | Fabric, Fabrics made without knitting or weaving Read More

See Barkcloth, nonwoven

Ultrasuede

Jul 8, 2012 | by admin | Fabric Resource | Fabric, Top weight, Bottom weight, Fabrics with a soft brushed feel, Fabrics made without knitting or weaving Read More
Ultrasuede

Trademarked in 1970 by Toray Industries, Ultrasuede is a nonwoven fabric resembling suede. It is made of polyester, non-fibrous urethane and synthetic resins. It is created in a process involving needle punching microfibers into a felt-like ground. It is stain—resistant, and machine washable.

Uses: Coats, suits, dresses

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