I really enjoyed the field trip to the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute because I was able to see the process of cotton turning into fabric. I learned a lot going on this filed trip, such as the testing and processing that goes into making a fiber or material become a fabric. Before, when I purchased items that contained any kind of cloth I never paid attention to the work that may have gone into creating it. Now, I understand what makes certain fabrics more expensive than others and how to know what is good quality and what is not. To some people that information may not matter, but for an interior designer it is extremely important to recognize and comprehend!
This machine is used to test elongation of a fiber. Each little brown bag is filled with cotton that must be taken apart fiber by fiber. One fiber is pulled apart at a time using a large magnifying glass. The fiber is then placed into a tiny clip in the machine and pulled until its breaks. This helps tests the fibers ability to stretch and help ensure a strong fabric to made.
This machine is used
to check airflow
in the fabric.
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