IFI Textile Analysis (slide set or CD)

©1993 International Fabricare Institute, 100 color slides, 23-page commentary
Available as 35-mm slides and/or on CD with Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation

IFI Textile Analysis Slide Set (35-mm slides)
#ATEX-20011919, Price $285

IFI Textile Analysis CD (PowerPoint presentation)
#ATEX-20010304, Price $165

IFI Textile Analysis Slide Set AND CD
#ATEX-20010215, Price $325

IFI Textile Analysis CD UPGRADE (you must already own the slide set)
#ATEX-2001030421, Price $85

Open your students’ eyes with visual analysis of textile product defects occurring in use. A great way to practice the application of textile knowledge and incorporate it with merchandising and design. From the extensive library of the International Fabricare Institute (IFI).

Complete List of  Slides

  • Color Loss in Drycleaning (4 slides)

  • Dye Migration in Drycleaning  (4 slides)

  • Color Loss on Suede or Leather  

  • Watersoluble Dyes Salt & Pepper

  • Button Dye Stains

  • Problems With Neckties:  Dye Bleeding 

  • Chafing Color Loss

  • Chafing Color Loss on Suede 

  • Frosting 

  • Light Fading

  • Oxidation of Suede 

  • Breakdown of Fluorescent Brighteners 

  • Elastic Stains 

  • Yellow Streaks on Draperies 

  • Atmospheric or Fume Fading

  • Acid Color Change 

  • Acid/AlkalineSensitive Dye 

  • Acid Damage to Natural Fibers and Rayon 

  • Damage from Sulfur Dyes 

  • Holes in Cellulose Fabrics 

  • Color Loss from Oxidizing Agents 

  • Degradation Due to Antiperspirants 

  • Chloride Damage to Silk (2 slides)

  • Color Loss from Contact With Alcohol 

  • Oxidized Oil Stains 

  • Carmelized Sugar Stains 

  • Mysterious "Raindrop" Spots 

  • Mysterious "Blue" Spots 

  • Resin Damage to Natural Fibers 

  • Disturbance of Sizing

  • Color Loss from Some Hair Preparations 

  • Damage to PolkaDot Design 

  • Loss of Flock Design (2 slides)

  • Loss of Metallic Finish 

  • Loss of Surface Design 

  • Loss of Design on Leather Trim 

  • Button Damage During Drycleaning 

  • Hole in Coat from Button

  • Color Loss and Curling of Sequins 

  • Loss of Glued On Sequins and Beads (2 slides)

  • Loss of Pearl Trim 

  • Polystyrene Trim 

  • Dissolving Polyurethane Beads 

  • Metallic Foil Trim 

  • Vinyl Trim Stiffness 

  • Distorted Shoulder Pads 

  • Dissolving Shoulder Pads 

  • Fusible Stains 

  • Yellowing Shirt Interfacings 

  • Puckered Shirt Collars 

  • Fusible Separation (2 slides)

  • Separation of Bonded Fabric 

  • Blisters on All Weather Fabrics 

  • Loss of Protective Coating 

  • Loss of Vinyl on Raincoat 

  • Coated Draperies (2 slides)

  • Relaxation Shrinkage on Household Items 

  • Shrinkage in Drapes (2 slides)

  • Shrinkage of Leather 

  • Heat Set Wrinkles

  • Stretching of Acrylic Knit (2 slides)

  • Loss of Elasticity Rubber Core 

  • Problems With Neckties:  Distortion and Puckering 

  • Loss of Pleats 

  • Pilling (3 slides)

  • Matting of Surface Nap (2 slides)

  • Flattened or Shaded Areas on Velvet 

  • Problems With Chenille Type Fabrics 

  • Yarn and Seam Slippage on Fabric (2 slides)

  • Insect Damage

  • Holes in Knit Fabrics 

  • Denim Stonewash Tears

  • Holes in Oxford Cloth 

  • Striped and Patterned Shirts (2 slides)

  • Tears in Colored Shirts

  • Sun Damaged Draperies

  • Vein Marks on Leather

  • Shaded Areas on Leather 

  • Skin Defects on Suede:  Hairy Suede

  • Skin Defects on Suede or Leather: Scar Tissue

  • Glue Stains on Leather 

  • Wrinkles in Leather

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