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LECTURE 1
COLORS IN TEXTILE:
AN INTRODUCTION
Color Science
Contents
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Color and Requirement for viewing it
Importance of color in textiles
Application of color science in textiles
Basic terminologies for describing colors
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Color
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The property possessed by an object of producing
different sensations on the eye as a result of the
way it reflects or emits light
Color is a component of light which is separated
when it is reflected off of an object.
The color of something depends mainly on which
wavelengths of light it absorbs, reflects, or
transmits.
Requirements
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Three basic requirements to view color:
1. Eye
2. Light
3. Object
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Importance of Color in Textiles
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The main objects considered while selecting a
garment/fabric are:
Color
Luster
Style
Colors add beauty to the fabric
Color either appeals or displeases us
Colors affect the attractiveness of our garment
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Color psychology is also important when it comes
to home textiles.
Colors we choose can:
Influence our moods
Display one's personality
Show things about our cultural context
Influences in many of our general decisions
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Application of Color Science
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Color science helps us in the selection of fabric
and color
Gives us ideas of classic color schemes
Cool and warm colors and their selection as per
conditions
Know different emotions and feelings associated
with certain colors
Explain the uses of different colors for specific
applications.
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Know and explain psychological aspects related
with colors
Know different associations of mind with certain
colors
Familiarize with different methods of producing
mixed color effects such as fiber mixture, twist
yarn mixture, combinations of different colored
threads
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Basic Terminologies for Color
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There are many terms used to describe colors
Some of the most common terms used are:
Hue
Saturation
Value (Tint and Shade)
http://www.colorsontheweb.com/colorterms.asp
Hue
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Hue is somewhat synonymous
to what we usually refer to as Red
"color".
Attribute of a color by which Blue
it is differentiable as red, green,
blue, etc. Yellow
Different hues have different
wavelengths in the spectrum. Green
It is independent of brightness
or lightness. Purple
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Saturation
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Also called intensity of color and chroma
Used to express strength or purity of color
Measurement of how different from pure grey the
color is.
When a hue is strong and bright, it is said to be high in
intensity. Low saturation looks dull and grey
When a color is faint, dull and gray, it is said to be low
in intensity.
INTENSITY OF GREEN
Value
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It is lightness and
darkness of color
Different values can be
obtained by adding black
or white to a color.
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Tint & Shade
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Tint of a color is Shade is made by
made by adding white, adding black to a
so that it becomes color so that it
lighter. For example, becomes darker.
pink is a tint of red. Maroon is a shade of
red.
Color Organization
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Fabric Characteristics that can affect
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color
Fiber Content
Fabric Construction
Weave Design
Dyeing Process
Fiber Content
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Raw material making up the yarns and fabric
Can be natural, regenerated or synthetic
Fiber content has direct influence on attractiveness
of a garment
Cotton is dull
Wool has depth of color
Silk has a deep pearly luster
Rayon has a metallic luster
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Fabric Construction
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There are three main categories of fabric
construction:
Woven (Weave design)
Knitted (Knitted design)
Nonwoven
Dyeing Process
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Textile materials can be dyed at any stage:
Fiber
Sliver
Roving
Yarn
Fabric
Dyeing at any stage has its own effect on the
appearance of finished cloth
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