Fibre and fabric

Fibers are classified by their chemical origin, falling into two groups or families: natural fibers and manufactured fibers. Manufactured fibers are also referred to as man made or synthetic fibers....

Find out what types of natural fabrics are used in fashion design and how to choose the right ones for your concept wardrobe.

The Burn Test / Trial By Fire. By burning small swatches of a mystery fabric, and analysing how the fabric burns, what it smells like and what sort of residue is left over, we can get pretty close - if not bang on - to identifying the fibre the fabric is made up of. Here's how to perform a burn test.

The objective of this map was to be a learning tool to help students classify and group different textile fibers. I developed and re-designed the previous chart to enhance visual aesthetics. This classification map was published on the web by North Caroli…

Want to learn how to make natural dyes at home (with items you likely already have?) This guide has everything you need to get started!

Meeting Charlotte Lawson Johnston at her new Cotswold studio, Christabel Chubb learns why fabrics made using sustainable fibres and plant-based dyes are the natural way forwards