Category: Fiber & Textile
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Banana Fiber: Manufacturing, Properties, and Composition
By Eman abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She received a bachelor’s degree in textile sciences from the College of Applied Arts, Egypt. This article covers the manufacturing of banana fibers, from extraction to weaving, their chemical composition, physical and chemical properties, and uses. Banana Fiber Bananas are one of the most…
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Cotton Chemical Structure and Fabric Care
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Contact the author: emanabdallahkamel@gmail.com Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in textile sciences from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Egypt. In this article, you will learn about the history of cotton, its chemical composition, the advantages and disadvantages of cotton fabrics, and fabric care.…
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Jute Fibers: Properties, Types, and Fabric Washing
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Contact the author: emanabdallahkamel@gmail.com Eman is a writer and engineer. She received a BA in Textile Sciences from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. This article introduces informative knowledge regarding jute fibers. In this article, you will learn the history of jute, its types, chemical structure, physical and chemical properties, uses,…
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Discover 8 Types of Wool Fabrics and Properties of Each Type
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and an engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. Wool is the natural fiber of some animals’ coats. There are many types of wool, such as sheep’s wool, cashmere, mohair, qiviut, angora, alpaca wool, llama wool, and camel…
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Synthetic Fibers: Process and Risks to Humans and the Environment
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Contact the author: emanabdallahkamel@gmail.com Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She received a bachelor’s degree in textile sciences from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. Synthetic fibers are manufactured using many harmful chemicals. In this article, you will learn about the history of synthetic fibers, manufacturing processes, and their uses.…
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Direct Dyes: Properties, Methods, and Process on Cellulosic Fibers
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Contact the author: emanabdallahkamel@gmail.com Eman is a writer and an engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. Through this article, you will learn the meaning of direct dyes, their properties and methods, and the direct dyeing process of cellulosic fibers. Direct Dyes…
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Silk Fiber: Properties, Manufacturing Process, and Fabric Care
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She received her Bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. Silk Fiber Silk is the most essential animal fiber and the most luxurious. These natural fibers, which are highly durable and among the most expensive fabrics, are produced by…
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Wool: Manufacturing Process, Features, and Fabric Good Washing
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. What is wool? Natural wool is a fiber obtained from sheep and other animals. Examples are cashmere and the mohair of goats, qiviut of muskoxen, angora of rabbits, and camelid wool. There are…
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Cotton Manufacturing Process
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts. Cotton Cotton is an important component of many countries’ industrial and agricultural sectors. Cotton is used for a wide range of products, including coats, jackets, trousers, shirts, underwear, furnishings, bedspreads,…
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Jute Fabric Manufacturing Process
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. Jute Jute fibers are long, smooth, shiny, and cheap. Jute, or burlap, is woven into strong, coarse threads. Jute is obtained from the internal bast tissues of the plant…