garment analysis group 6 - cotton
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INTRODUCTION
WHY HAVE WE CHOSEN THIS GARMENT?
We chose a 100% co,on garment to learn about how co,on shirts are constructed.
OBSERVATION OF THE FIBER
BURN TEST
ü Gray ash ü Smelled like burning leaves or grass
OBSERVATION OF THE YARN
FABRIC IDENTIFICATION
ü Which rou9ne finish is applied?
o Bleaching: the fabric has been bleached because the fabric is not white
o Desizing: enzyme soluCons dissolve warp starches
o MercerizaCon: to improve dye affinity and luster in co,on fabrics
ü Aesthe9c or chemical finish is not applied on the garment.