Here in Amnig, we support the environment by using recycled items..
Another type of fabrication that Amnig commonly uses is Polyester. This fabrication has is a less ordinary from natural fibres that are woven such as Cotton or wool. Though Polyester is made from manufactured polymers, Polyester brings many benefits to the wearer. The yarn on Polyesters tends to be resistant to growth of mildew and mold. This is an advantage for especially those who are staying in Tropic countries where humidity and moisture is high. Polyester is also easy to wash, is quick drying and the yarns are resistant to wear and tear. But one has to be careful with handling this fabrication, as it highly flammable.
This synthetic fibre is able to be blended with Natural fibres like Cotton too. This will help to sustain the lifespan of the fabrication, as it the best of both worlds. As when mixed, these yarns or fibers that are sewn into garments are resistant to wind and environmental conditions compared to just plant fibres.
How do you tell what are the characteristics of Polyester?
Do the hand feel test. Hold the polyester fabrics between your hands and fold it, you will notice that the shape of the fabric is retained and does not crease as fast as Cotton and the fibers are stronger when a slight pull is done- which means it does not damage easily after a few washes or drying. This makes Polyester an excellent choice for outdoor clothing.
The handfeel touch..‘Does this feel good?’This handfeel is different : its 100% Tricot Polyester.Feel the inside of the 100% Tricot Polyester..soft and warm
Microfiber Polyester is one type Poly that has insulation. Fabrication factory is able to manufacture hollow fibres that look like ‘small pores’ on the fabrics.
Next time when you when you are around 83 Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
You could drop by : AgLifestyle Sdn Bhd or Amnig’s retail to see this Microfiber Polyester. This detailing on this fabrication will never fail to amaze you!
Take a look at the ‘pores’ on this Microfiber TeeUltra light and smooth in surface, the characteristic of 100% PolyesterAmnig sells this Microfiber. Come and shop with us today at http://www.amnig.com..Upclose image of 100% Tricot Polyester Track jacket from Amnig. Feel good wearing this Jacket knowing that you are helping the environment.We did a touch test ourselvesShorts that are textured in 100% Polyester. Polyester fibers that are able to ‘knit’ into any shape or texture of fabrication.This Sleeveless tee – is also made from Polyester.
Come and see that AgLifestyle has many different varieties of 100% Polyester for you to choose from.
We are able to use 100% Polyester for Jackets , Hoodies, Shorts, Tees and anything you can think of.
So the next time when you pick up a Polyester tee or shorts, do remember you are probably wearing the same plastic as the bottle that you have recycled earlier! Support Amnig to save the environment!
As you are reading this entry for today, the percentage (chances) of you wearing something Cotton are rather high.
Many of us choose Cotton as a natural choice of fabric to be on our skin. But do we wonder where was Cotton founded? How is harvested and eventually turned into yarn to produce a fine, soft and comfortable fabrication and eventually turn into a fashionable garment? How does this simple plant help us to keep our bodies cool and absorbs sweat or moisture so efficiently especially if you are staying in a warm and humid country? Read more below to find out!
Fluffy white Cotton balls =)
Cotton was being harvested and spurned into cloths in the Indus River Valley, possibly known as Pakistan now, somewhere 3000 years BC ago. Coincidentally, around the same time, the Egyptians at the Nile valley were producing and adorning raw cotton clothing too.
Cotton was first manufactured from the invention of ‘Spinning Jenny’ in 1764 that helped draw cotton into fibers. Throughout time, cotton became massively produced, due to the Industrial Revolution in England. To have high production of removing cotton from the seeds without manual labour, the Americans had invented cotton gin, and this was the beginning of a pathway of importance for Cotton in the world as today.
This Cotton gin could possibly supply very large amounts of cotton fibers and the textile industry became fast-moving in the 1700s. Within 10 years, value for cotton crop in America was $150,000 and now annual cotton exports are 3 Billion.
Cotton is usually harvested in warm climate areas like Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas in United States, China, India, Egypt and Brazil and around the world where temperatures are an estimated of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. There shouldn’t be too much rain or humidity for these cotton plants as it may spoil the crops.
Vast Cotton fields in AmericaCotton fields and cotton pickers in 1908That’s how they have transported their cotton in their bags – before big machinesThe cotton fields seem to go on forever..Cotton Fields outside Safford, Arizona, United States
It takes about six to seven months before the cotton fields are ready to be harvested. The cotton shirt that you are wearing now? Yes, it has to go through different unique progressions before it becomes the comfortable fabric that keeps you cool.
Cotton harvester is an invention that helps many people
These cotton has seed pods that are firmly attached to the cotton. A process called ginning is conducted to separate the sticky seeds, to dried and bale the cotton into large bags. It will soon travel to the textile mill for the next step, Spinning.
Cotton is ‘fed’ through the feeder and through the whole process the fabric will be compressed through the condenserReplica of the ginning machine that was invented from Eli Whitney in 1793
Each cotton is unique; it is this spinning that creates the same blend from different bales of the cotton. A machine called ‘carding’ cleans the cotton and produces a thin web of cotton fibers. For thicker blend of cotton fibers a ‘trumpet’ or funnel-shaped machine creates ‘silver of cotton’.
Carding machine back in 19th Century, that will help mix all different bales of cotton together and help clean the cotton to produce thin web of cotton fibers
Cotton is weaved into 2 directions, one welt and warp. From the succession of the two yarns crossed is made into a piece of fabric.
Cotton Mill back in the daysImage of Hand weavers and their weaving machine in IrelandImage of Pedal driven weaving machineImage of a larger Weaving machine in Ireland
Treatments such as bleaching, brightening or dying the cotton into colours are done after the stage of Weaving the Cotton fibers together. Addition chemicals are recommended to be added to this fibers. The chemicals we are mentioning about are the sun protecting agents – UV protection for the fabric. So that wearer will be extra protected from the Sun while the garment is being worn.
Dyeing fabric in a factory in Jaipur, India (Thank you David Lacina for the pic!)A Dyeing machine that may be able to hold up till 120 kilograms of fabric and around 10- 20 grams of dye powder. The weight of the fabric to dye in the machine is depends on the machine’s capacity
Cotton is fantastic for a hot and humid weather, as it a natural fiber that allows air circulation. It helps not only to absorb and remove moisture and sweat. Cotton draws heat away from the skin and keeping the body cool and dry as well.
For people who have sensitive skins, allergy or even asthma we recommend Cotton, as one of the known fact that cotton is dust mite resistant and hypoallergenic. Which means is the best choice of material for people who suffer from asthma or allergies, or those who have sensitive skin prone to irritation.
Amnig has an array of colourful Cotton mixed tees~
After reading, viewing and watching the videos on how Cotton is harvested, manufactured and treated to becoming cloth. We are sure that you would want to take care of your clothes better =).
Join us in the coming weeks, where we discuss more about ‘ How to care for your garments’ or other know hows in the fabric industries!
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