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of America.Your counselTextile.Use all of theThis may besubject.Mak  \nte.  \nsular  \nIf you or yout isincorrect,pleon.  \nMerit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirementsupdated regularly.Your suggestions for improvement are welcome.  \nSend comments along with a brief statement about yourself to YouthDevelopment,S209·Boy Scouts of America·1325 West Walnut HillLane·P.O.Box 152079·Irving,TX 75015-2079.  \n# WHO PAYS FOR THIS PAMPHLET?\n\nThis merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 coveringall kinds of hobby and career subjects.It is made available for youto buy as a service of the national and local councils,Boy Scouts ofAmerica.The costs of the development,writing,and editing of the  \nTEXTILE  \nFOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT300 West Briarciff RoadBolingbrook,L 60440-2894(630)759-2102  \n# Requirements\n\n1.Discuss with your merit badge counselor the importance oftextiles.In your discussion,define the terms fiber,fabric,andtextile.Give examples of textiles you use every day.  \n2.Do the following:  \na.Get swatches of two natural-fiber fabrics(100 percentcotton,linen,wool,or silk;no blends).Get swatchesof two synthetic-fiber fabrics (nylon,polyester,acrylic,olefin,or spandex).Get a sample of one cellulosic fabric(rayon,acetate,or lyocell).  \nb.Give the origin,major characteristics,and general con-tent of each type of fiber obtained for 2(a).Explain thedifference between a cellulosic manufactured fiber and asynthetic manufactured fiber.  \nc.Describe the main steps in making raw fiber into yarn,and yarn into fabric.  \nd.Assume you will soon buy a new garment or othertextile item.Tell your counselor what fiber or blend offibers you want the item to be,and give reasons foryour choice.  \n3.Do TWO of the following:  \na.Visit a textile plant,textile products manufacturer,or textile school or college.Report on what you sawand learned.  \nb.Weave a belt,headband,place mat,or wall hanging.Usea simple loom that you have made yourself.  \nC.With a magnifying glass,examine a woven fabric,a nonwoven fabric,and a knitted fabric.Sketchwhat you see.Explain how the three constructionsare different.  \nd.Make a piece of felt.  \ne.Make two natural dyes and use them to dye a garmentor a piece of fabric.  \nf.Waterproof a fabric.  \ng.Demonstrate how to identify fibers,using microscopeidentification or the breaking test.  \n4.Explain the meaning of 10 of the following terms:warp,harness,heddle,shed,aramid,spandex,sliver,yarn,spindle,distaff,loom,cellulose,sericulture,extrusion,carbon fibers,spinneret,staple,worsted,nonwoven,greige goods.  \n5.List the advantages and disadvantages of natural plantfibers,natural animal fibers,cellulosic manufactured fibers,and synthetic manufactured fibers.Identify and discuss atleast four ecological concerns regarding the production andcare of textiles.  \n6.Explain to your merit badge counselor,either verbally orin a written report,five career possibilities in the 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