different ways to classify fabrics

1. By Raw Material

  1. Natural Fiber Fabrics

    • Plant Fibers: Such as cotton, linen, bamboo fiber, etc.
    • Animal Fibers: Such as silk, wool, camel hair, etc.
  2. Chemical Fiber Fabrics

    • Synthetic Fibers: Such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.
    • Regenerated Fibers: Such as rayon, viscose, Tencel, etc.

2. By Weaving Technique

  1. Woven Fabrics: Made by interlacing warp and weft yarns, such as denim, canvas, twill, etc.
  2. Knitted Fabrics: Made by interlooping yarns, available as warp knit and weft knit, such as jersey, knitwear, etc.
  3. Non-Woven Fabrics: Made by bonding fibers together using physical or chemical methods, such as medical non-woven fabric, eco-friendly bag materials, etc.

3. By Usage

  1. Apparel Fabrics: Used for making clothing, such as shirting fabric, suiting fabric, denim, etc.
  2. Home Textile Fabrics: Used for home goods, such as bed sheets, curtains, towels, etc.
  3. Industrial Fabrics: Used for industrial purposes, such as filter cloth, canvas, tent fabric, etc.
  4. Decorative Fabrics: Used for interior decoration, such as wallpaper fabric, upholstery fabric, etc.

4. By Fabric Structure

  1. Plain Weave: Warp and weft yarns alternate over and under each other, such as cotton fabric, polyester fabric, etc.
  2. Twill Weave: Forms a diagonal pattern on the fabric surface, such as denim, khaki, etc.
  3. Satin Weave: Creates a smooth surface with floating yarns, such as satin, satin ribbons, etc.

5. By Dyeing and Printing

  1. Dyed Fabric: Fabric dyed to a single color through dyeing processes.
  2. Printed Fabric: Fabric with various patterns printed on it, such as floral prints, stripes, etc.

6. By Fabric Function

  1. Waterproof Fabric: Fabric with waterproof properties, such as raincoat fabric, waterproof outerwear fabric, etc.
  2. Fireproof Fabric: Fabric with fire-resistant properties, such as firefighter suits, fireproof curtains, etc.
  3. Antibacterial Fabric: Fabric with antibacterial properties, such as medical antibacterial fabrics, antibacterial underwear fabrics, etc.

7. By Thickness and Weight

  1. Lightweight Fabrics: Such as chiffon, organza, lightweight cotton, etc.
  2. Medium Weight Fabrics: Such as shirting fabric, knit fabric, etc.
  3. Heavyweight Fabrics: Such as wool, denim, heavy cotton, etc.

These classification methods help procurement professionals choose the right fabric based on different needs and facilitate communication between suppliers and customers. If you have specific requirements or need further information on a particular classification, feel free to ask.

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