Types of fabrics and linen and practice label readin and its function

The fibers that are most commonly used today can be divided into two categories :

NATURAL FIBERS

Ø  Wool

-          The most commonly used wool comes from sheep. It can also be produced from camel and rabbits. The most popular wool is produced from Merino and Crossbred sheep in Australia

-          Wool does not flatten or crease easily and very elastic

-          Wool is extensively used in hotels althought expensive. It is used for carpets, balnkets and upholstery

-          Wool is easy to clean and fire resistant

Ø  Silk

-          Silk is the strongest of natural fibers and a very light fabric

-          Silk is produced from the cocoon of silk worms.

-          Some of its usage in hotel include wall covering, cushions cover and bed sheets.

-          Silk has a draping power – which means it retains shape and caresses the body. It is also an elastic fabric

-          It is a very expensive and seldom used in hospitality except for luxury suites and apartments

Ø  Cotton

-          Cotton comes from the cotton plant seed grown in India,USA,Egypt and China

-          Cotton is used for bed linen,table linen,towel and uniform

-          Cotton is very absorbent, easily laundered and more resistant to bleaches and alkalis. Cotton is stronger when wet and dry

-          All cotton tend to shrink during the first few washings unless they have been to wrinkle

Ø  Linen

-          Linen comes from the stalk or flax plant(a plant fiber used especially for making ropes)

-          Linen is famous for making napkin and table linen

-          Linen is hard-wearing and easily washed but requires caeful finishing

-          Good quality linen has a smooth appearance and cool to the touch

-          Linen can be easily dyed and color does not fade when wash

 

Silk

Wool

Linen

Cotton