•Unit 1. Fibers to Yarns: Introduction to textiles: industry, market, and fibers
Yarn formation: fibers to yarn
Textured and stretch yarns: comfort, service, and appearance
• Unit 2. Yarns to Fabrics: Weaving: principal fabric constructions
Knitting: yarns to fabrics or garments
Compound fabric constructions: insertion knitting, Metap, tufting, Mali, Arachne, and Craftmatic
Felted and nonwoven fabric formation: processing fibers directly into fabrics
Decorative fabric construct on: braiding, netting, lace, and embroidery
• Unit 3. Fabric preparation for consumer goods: Finishing processes: preparatory, stabilizing, and texturizing
Finishing processes: functional effects
Dyeing: finishing with color
Printing and flocking: color, design, and decoration
• Unit 4. Natural Fibers: Cotton: a natural cellulose fiber
Linen: a natural cellulose fiber
Wool and hair: natural protein fibers
Silk: another natural protein fiber
Minor natural fibers: vegetable and mineral fibers
• Unit 5. Manmade Fibers: Rayon: two principal types: the regenerated cellulose fibers
Acetate and triacetate: the cellulose acetate fibers
Nylon: the polyamide fiber
Aramid: the aromatic polyamide fiber
Polyester: the terephthalate fiber
Acrylic: the polyacrylonitrile fiber
Modacrylic: the modified acrylic fiber
Spandex: the elastomeric fiber
Polypropylene, the olefin fiber
Glass: a transformation into fiber
Minor manmade fibers: the specialty fibers
• Unit 6. Consumer Information: Comparative characteristics: summary of fiber qualities
Consumer good: specialized fabrics for apparel
Consumer goods: fabrics for home furnishings
Fabric care: service, economy, and appearance
Testing fibers: identification of textiles