• Structure: The stalk of the hemp plant consists of two layers: the inner layer and the outer layer. The…
There are four types of jute that are produced: • White Jute: This type of jute is the most primitive…
• Jute is soft, flexible and lustrous but turns brittle on exposure to air.• Colour of jute fiber varies from…
Coir fabric has large application owing to its golden colour, tensile strength and resistance to dampness. These properties are widely…
Various types of bamboo fabrics are produced depending upon the manufacturing process employed: • Regenerated Bamboo: Also known as bamboo…
Properties associated with bamboo fabric are as follows: • Bamboo fabric is soft, durable and breathable.Bamboo fiber has a great…
The steps involved in the production of linen fabric are as follows: • Cultivation:Firstly, the soil that is suitable for…
Let us now discuss the properties of linen. Microscopic Properties:• Longitudinal Section (L.S.): The flax fibers has an irregular width…
Linen was employed as a textile material about 36,000 years ago by the Neolithic people in Europe and thus linen…
Cotton is a natural cellulosic fiber obtained from the seed of the cotton plant. The cotton fibers are basically seed…