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Fibres and Fabrics: groups and properties
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It is of fundamental importance for every designer to understand the properties and
qualities of fabrics. The choice of fabric for a garment is paramount to its success.
– Sorger & Udale (2006)
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Function and performance
As a fashion designer it is extremely important that you understand what
properties fabrics have and how best to use them on the body, functionally and
aesthetically.– Udale, J 2008,
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Where do fibres come from?
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Cellulose Fibres
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Turning fibre into yarn
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Sustainability
Katherine Hamnet:http://www.katharinehamnett.com/Campaigns/Organic-Cotton//
The True Cost of Cotton: http://www.ejfoundation.org/
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References
• Sorger & Udale (2006). The fundamentals of Fashion Design. Switzerland; AVA Publishing
• Udale, J (2008), Textiles and Fashion. Switzerland; AVA Publishing
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