Textile Manufacturing

Textile manufacturing is a major industry. It is largely based on the conversion of fiber into yarn, then yarn into fabric. Fabrics are then dyed or printed, fabricated into cloth which is then converted into useful goods such as clothing, household items, upholstery and various industrial products.

What is the meaning of textile industry?
The textile industry is primarily concerned with the design, production and distribution of yarn, cloth and clothing. The raw material may be natural, or synthetic using products of the chemical industry.

What is textile manufacturing process?
The chemical textile manufacturing processes include sizing, desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerization, dyeing, printing, special chemical finishing,

Why is textile manufacturing important?
Today, the textile industry is one of the most important industries in the world. Over 17 million tons of all clothing sold in America is produced by it. This $70billion industry exports several million pieces annually to other countries and employs over 529,000 workers.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

These textile production processes can be, but are not limited to:
-Spinning
-Weaving
-Dyeing
-Knitting
-Bonding
-Embroidery
-Felting
-Tufting 
-Finishing 
-Final Checks


What are the 6 categories of textiles?
Classification of Fabrics:
-Woven (a) Hand loom, (b) Power loom, (c) Khadi.
-Knitted (a) Hand knitted, (b) Machine knitted, (c) Wrap knits, (d) Weft knits.
-Embroidery (a) Hand embroidery, (b) Machine embroidery.
-Lace (a) Hand- made, (b) Machine- made.
-Braiding (a) Personal wear, (b) Industrial, (c) Oceanic. (d) Crochet.