Welcome
*Prepared by
*Mizanur Rahman
*Salma Nasrin
*Abdullah All Masum
*Irin Sultana
Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Faculty of Business Studies
University of Dhaka
Group profile
SL Name ID NO.
1 Mizanur Rahman 009
2 Abdullah All Masum 023
3 Mt. Irin Sultana 036
4 Salma Nasrin 057
Topic
• Characteristics of fabrics materials of linen• Fabric construction and finishing method
LINEN Linen is a textile made from the
fibers of the flax plant, Linum
usitatissimum.,
"linens" is still often used
generically to describe a class
of woven and even knitted
textiles
Linen is usually an expensive textile
Has a long "staple" (individual fiber length) Products
are..
apron,
bags,
Towels,
napkins,
bed linen
tablecloth,
Runners
chair cover
men's and women's wear
Linen used in hotels………….» Throws» Bedding Covers» Linen Blankets» Mattress» Pillows» Bed Coverings» Cushions» Coverlets» Bed Comforters» Quilts» Quilt Covers» Duvets
Fabrics of linen
Cloth of any kind that is woven or knit from fibers, either vegetable or animal; manufactured cloth; as, silks or other fabrics.
Types of fabrics………..
Fabr
ics Natural
SyntheticBlend
Characteristics
Fabric Characteristics by Type
Natural Man-made
eco-friendly non eco-friendly
Cotton Linen Wool Silk Bamboo Lyocell Modal Viscose Acetate Synthetic
Durability less durable than linen
durable less durable than cotton
very durable durable Durable durable less durable than natural fabric
less durable than silk
very durable
Ability to wrinkle
Average high low low low Low average High lower than viscose
very low
Hygroscopy (water absorption)
High higher than cotton
high high high High higher than cotton
higher than cotton
Low low
Thermal capacity (temperature regulation)
Average higher than cotton
high higher than cotton
high high average Low low varies
Dust absorption
Low low high low low low low Low low low
Shrinkage High high high high low low low High High low
Antimicrobial quality
Average high average high high average average Low Low low
Breathability
High higher than cotton
high high higher than cotton & wool
high high Low Low low
Irin sultana
ID NO:036
Natural Fabrics
Natural fabrics are primarily
used for ecological
reasons, and also for health
reasons.
Types of natural fabrics…………..
Organic cotton
Linen (flax)
Wool
Silk
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is grown
without the use of harmful
pesticides, herbicides, or
artificial fertilizers, and formaldehyde
finishes.
popular for its soft
texture and breathable
nature
it doesn't pill, emit
static electricity
Linen (Flax)
Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant.
SILKSilk is a natural protein fiber obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of silkworms.
WOOL
The utility of the fiber itself is evident in cold-weather and high-performance applications.
Salma nasrin
ID NO:057
Man-Made Eco-Friendly FabricsIt is a category that falls somewhere in-between
natural and synthetic fibers, and includes the following fibers:
Bamboo
Lyocell
Modal
Bamboo
Bamboo is a marvelous fabric to wear, because it is:
comfortable and breathable
antimicrobial
hypoallergenic
softer than cotton
easy to dye
washable
good for our planet
renewable resource
Lyocell
Soft and drapes well
Absorbent
Resistant to wrinkles
Easily cleaned
dyed many colors
Lyocell is a fabric most known better by its brand name Tencel
Characteristics are…….
Modal
Modal is currently called the new
"wonder" fabricIt is a processed, bio-
based textile Characteristics are…
Soft and smooth
Cool to the touch.
Very absorbent
breathes well
Resists shrinking
Less likely to fade or pill
SYNTHETIC: Man-Made Non Eco-Friendly Fabrics
Blankets , bedspreads, and shower curtains are most frequently made from all-synthetic fabrics.
Viscose
The most common type of rayon.
It is produced in much greater quantity than cup ammonium rayon.
Acetate
A manufactured fiber formed by a compound of cellulose, refined from cotton linters and/or wood
pulp, and acidic acid.
In the last two decades many hotels have
purchased ‘no-iron’ sheets and pillow cases made of cotton/synthetic (usually polyester) blends. These linens are much stronger than those made of 100% cotton.
These linens are much stronger than those made of 100% cotton.
BLENDS
Mizanur Rahman
ID NO:009
Fabric construction
Fabric construction generally means the construction of textile weaving,
•Knitting:•Tufting:•Felting:
Fabric construction is associated
with:
Woven Fabrics
Woven fabrics have two kinds of yarns….
Woven Fabrics
fill (or weft) yarns
Warp yarns
Yarns can be woven into three basic fabric types……..
Yarns
Satin weave
Plain weave
Fabric finishing
A process through which fibers, yarns, and fabrics are passed to improve their appearance, feel and/or performance in preparation for their end use.
It has two steps, Dyeing
Sewing
Dyeing
Color-coordinating linens with a guestroom or dining room’s décor often seems like a good way to enhance the appearance of the property
Sewing
Most linens are woven in standard widths on the loom so that the piece need only be hemmed at the ends to prevent unraveling.
Thank you
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