What is a Textile Used for? 

What is a textile? What is a textile used for? What is fabric? How do I make clothes in South Africa? Today, we at M & P Trikamwant to answer some of your most frequently asked questions regarding our products. We specialise in textiles and fabrics and we make sure that we are able to offer you these products at some of the most competitive prices in the country!

So, what is a textile? What is a textile compared to a fabric? According to Wikipedia:

A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands. Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or pressing fibres together (felt). The words fabric and cloth are used in textile assembly trades (such as tailoring and dressmaking) as synonyms for textile. However, there are subtle differences in these terms in specialised usage. Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibres. Fabric refers to any material made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting, or bonding that may be used in production of further goods (garments, etc.). Cloth may be used synonymously with fabric but often refers to a finished piece of fabric used for a specific purpose (e.g., table cloth).

What is a textile used for? A textile can be used to create clothes – one of the main reasons why we sell textiles of all types to the residents of South Africa.  If you are interested in learning about school uniforms and corporate uniforms, and about how you can make them yourself, we at M & P Trikam can assist.

What is a Textile? What is the Difference Between a Textile and Fabric?

What is a textile? What is fabric? What is a textile compared to a fabric? Wikipedia states that:

"A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands. Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or pressing fibres together (felt). The words fabric and cloth are used in textile assembly trades (such as tailoring and dressmaking) as synonyms for textile. However, there are subtle differences in these terms in specialised usage. Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibres. Fabric refers to any material made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting, or bonding that may be used in production of further goods (garments, etc.). Cloth may be used synonymously with fabric but often refers to a finished piece of fabric used for a specific purpose (e.g., table cloth)."

Welcome to M & P Trikam! Here, we can supply you with all sorts of textiles, fabrics and cloths for all sorts of applications. If you have a passion for making clothes in South Africa, we have everything that you could ever need – at the best prices – all under one roof! Stop asking ‘what is a textile?’, and take a look at the many different options that we can offer you!

We believe that experience is everything. When a company has been in the industry for a while, they should really know their stuff – and be able to supply you with the best of the best. We here at M & P Trikam, since 1935, have been sourcing and forging relationships with suppliers from overseas to bring you, our loyal customers, the best in fabrics.  True to form, we have secured solid relationships, and through these offer consistency and reliability in supplies. What is a textile? What is fabric? They are what we do better than any other company in South Africa!

What Is Fabric – The Different Fabrics Used In Garment Making 

What is fabric? Welcome to M & P Trikam, the fabric specialist that will answer all your questions about material, fabrics and textiles. When looking for a shop for fabrics for making clothes in South Africa we, here at M & P Trikam, are the choice solution.

Fabrics, by design, consist of textiles. However, a fabric is not only made by the type of textile that is used, but also by the process that is used to create the fabric from the textiles. A cotton knit and a cotton weave, for example, are worlds apart in appearance and purpose.  While textiles have certain inherent properties, the process of creation – that is weaving, knitting, pressing et cetera – is just as important in the creation of a suitable, durable fabric. 

What is fabric made from? The general types of fabrics used in garment making and how to care for them (from fabrictree.com):

Natural Fabrics

• Cotton: Can be woven, pressed by heat into flannel, or used as knits. As a natural fibre, cotton "breathes" which makes it comfortable to wear. Care: Quite easy, as it is machine washable.
• Linen: A good choice for summer apparel. Care: To maintain its crispness, linen is often dry-cleaned. For a softer look, many linens can be hand-washed.
• Silk: Silk can have either a smooth finish or a ‘nubby’ finish (in raw silk). Care: Usually dry-clean, but many new silks may be hand washed.
• Wool: Good for apparel, especially outer wear. Care: Usually dry-clean, although some wools may be hand-washed. Read labels carefully.