INTERIOR DESIGN 142	Instructor:  Angela Hildre
TEXTILES, INTERIOR MATERIALS AND SOURCES	Room: B204	Office:  L114A
FALL QUARTER 2006 - M / W 12:30 - 2:40	Phone:
Office Hours: By Appointment	Email:  ahildre@bcc.ctc.edu

ASSIGNMENT A – UNDERSTANDING TEXTILES

ASSIGNMENT DUE IN CLASS ON October 4 ‘

rg, 2006

Assignment Intent:  to develop an understanding of textiles, including physical properties of fibers, weaving and construction methods, appropriateness of the material, performance standards, life safety, environmental attributes and maintenance.

SAMPLES

Select one fabric that fits within each fiber category for further in depth research and study – total 20 samples.

FIBER CATEGORY	SAMPLE QTY	EXAMPLES
1. Natural Cellulose Fiber	(1) 100% fiber (1) blended fibers	Seed (Cotton), Bast (Flax, Jute, Ramie, Hemp), Leaf (Sisal)
2. Natural Protein Fiber	(1) 100% fiber (1) blended fibers	Animal Hair (Wool, Cashmere, Camel’s Hair, Mohair, Fur Fiber), Silk
3. Manufactured Cellulose Fiber	(1) 100% fiber (1) blended fibers	Rayon (Viscose Rayon, Lyocell or Tencel®), Acetate and Triacetate
4. Nylon	(1) 100% fiber (1) blended fibers
5. Polyester	(1) 100% fiber (1) blended fibers
6. Acrylic	(1) 100% fiber (1) blended fibers
7. Olefin	(1) 100% fiber (1) blended fibers	Polyolefin, Polyethylene and Polypropylene
8. Elastomeric	(1) 100% fiber OR (1) blended fibers	Rubber, Spandex…(stretchy fabric)
9. High Performance	(1) sample	Crypton®, Gore, Nanotex (or Nanopel)
10. High Performance - Finish Only	(1) sample	Teflon, Scotchgard
11. Flame Retardant	(1) sample	Trevira
12. Environmental	(1) sample each of two different environmental textiles. (2 samples) total.	Climatex, Recycled Polyester (or Terratex®) Nanotex, Eco-Intelligent Polyester, Xorel

PRESENTATION FORMAT:

· Develop the information on 8-1/2 x 11 sheets and secure in a binder.  Data needs to be typed or hand written very neatly.

· Presentation is an important.  Think about how your information is communicated.  Use a paper that will show your samples well.

· Do not use plastic sheets

INFORMATION GATHERING / EXAMPLES OF USE:

Include the following information in your research, as it applies to the quantities above:

· For each fiber category, provide one (1) 2” x 2” sample with 100% fiber content (not a blended fabric)

· For each fiber category, provide one (1) 2” x 2” sample with a percentage blend of the fiber content

For each sample research and list the following information:

· Manufacturer

· Product Name

· Product Number

· Product Color Name and Number

· Fiber Content and Percentages

· Width

· Pattern Repeat

· Benefits of Fiber Content

· Disadvantages of Fiber Content

· Weave / Construction Description

· Benefits of Weave / Construction

· Disadvantages of Weave / Construction

· Example of Appropriate Use Application – list an example of where this fabric would be used.  Be specific.

· Brief (one sentence) why it the fabric is suitable for the application.

· Backing and /or Finish (if applicable)

· Brief Description of Backing and/or Finish and its Purpose

· Flammability

· Wet & Dry Crocking

· Colorfastness to Light

· Physical Properties

· Abrasion

· Maintenance & Care

ASSIGNMENT A – UNDERSTANDING TEXTILES

	FIBER:
	Manufacturer:
SAMPLE	Product Name and Number:
	Product Color Name and Number:
	Fiber Content and Percentages:
	Width:	Pattern Repeat:
	Benefits of Fiber Content:
	Disadvantages of Fiber Content:
	Weave / Construction Description:
	Benefits of Weave / Construction:
	Disadvantages of Weave / Construction:
	Example of Appropriate Use Application:
	Brief (one sentence) why it the fabric is suitable for the application:
	Backing and /or Finish (if applicable):
	Brief (one sentence) why it the backing and /or finish is suitable for the application:
	Flammability:
	Wet & Dry Crocking:
	Colorfastness to Light:
	Physical Properties:
	Abrasion:
	Maintenance & Care:
	Miscellaneous: