Textile Update https://www.textileupdate.org/category/podcasts/ Education for the Textile Lover Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:14:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.textileupdate.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Logo_TextileUpdate-Twitter-32x32.png Textile Update https://www.textileupdate.org/category/podcasts/ 32 32 Gwendolyn Hustvedt no episodic Gwendolyn Hustvedt Gwendolyn Hustvedt podcast TV-G San Marcos, Texas, USA San Marcos, Texas, USA 4d12b5f0-20d3-5784-916d-b69b1288142e textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artistsTextileUpdate is an educational podcast about textiles with a special emphasis on textile science. What began as a podcast for university students taken from lecture recordings has expanded to special content about current issues in textiles. With a focus on sustainability, we cover technology, history, design and scientific principles behind textile performance.Textiles: Design, History, Science and Technologytextiles@ghustvedt.com Cotton and Sustainability 2 https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/cotton-and-sustainability-2/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:16:21 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=2495 https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/cotton-and-sustainability-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/cotton-and-sustainability-2/feed/ 0
How will changes in water availability impact the sustainability of cotton? With climate change, we see some changes in how much and what quality of water is available in different regions of the globe. Places that used to depend on rain to grow their crops might see less in the future while other places will deal with increased flooding or sea level changes. Cotton competes with food for water, so we need to keep this in mind when thinking about the future of fashion.
]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 4 4 2 2 Cotton and Sustainability 2 full 33:08 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoHow will changes in water availability impact the sustainability of cotton? With climate change, we see some changes in how much and what quality of water is available in different regions of the globe. Places that used to depend on rain to grow their crops might see less in the future while other places will deal with increased flooding or sea level changes. Cotton competes with food for water, so we need to keep this in mind when thinking about the future of fashion.How will changes in water availability impact the sustainability of cotton? With climate change, we see some changes in how much and what quality of water is available in different regions of the globe. Places that used to depend on rain to grow their crops might see less in the future while other places will deal with increased flooding or sea level changes. Cotton competes with food for water, so we need to keep this in mind when thinking about the future of fashion.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Cotton and Sustainability 1 https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/cotton-and-sustainability-1/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:04:26 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=2492 https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/cotton-and-sustainability-1/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/cotton-and-sustainability-1/feed/ 0

Cotton is a popular fiber and this makes it a popular topic for research and development for sustainability. In this episode, I discuss the difference between conventional and organic agriculture in the United States and how this might impact the sustainability of cotton. My goal is to introduce concepts related to agriculture to my fashion students and explain how genetic modification is used in producing cotton that uses less pesticides. This is the first of a set of two episodes on this topic. 

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 4 4 2 2 Cotton and Sustainability 1 full 25:33 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoCotton is a popular fiber and this makes it a popular topic for research and development for sustainability. In this episode, I discuss the difference between conventional and organic agriculture in the United States and how this might impact the sustainability of cotton. My goal is to introduce concepts related to agriculture to my fashion students and explain how genetic modification is used in producing cotton that uses less pesticides. This is the first of a set of two episodes on this topic. Cotton is a popular fiber and this makes it a popular topic for research and development for sustainability. In this episode, I discuss the difference between conventional and organic agriculture in the United States and how this might impact the sustainability of cotton. My goal is to introduce concepts related to agriculture to my fashion students and explain how genetic modification is used in producing cotton that uses less pesticides. This is the first of a set of two episodes on this topic. textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Season 4 Introduction https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/season-4-introduction/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:41:35 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=2487 https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/season-4-introduction/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2024/11/17/season-4-introduction/feed/ 0

I haven’t started a new season of this podcast, which is a companion to my Textiles course at Texas State University because the course is complete.  However, I know that some people are looking for a recent episode to decide if the podcast is worth the listen. I will also be uploading two episodes from a lecture I am giving at a University in Tokyo in December. So, if you new to TextileUpdate, please go back to Season 2 and set your setting to see the oldest episodes first. Start with the episode titled Fiber Properties 1A and then go in order through season 2 to get my full college course. 

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 4 4 1 1 Season 4 Introduction full 3:18 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoI haven’t started a new season of this podcast, which is a companion to my Textiles course at Texas State University because the course is complete.  However, I know that some people are looking for a recent episode to decide if the podcast is worth the listen. I will also be uploading two episodes from a lecture I am giving at a University in Tokyo in December. So, if you new to TextileUpdate, please go back to Season 2 and set your setting to see the oldest episodes first. Start with the episode titled Fiber Properties 1A and then go in order through season 2 to get my full college course. I haven’t started a new season of this podcast, which is a companion to my Textiles course at Texas State University because the course is complete.  However, I know that some people are looking for a recent episode to decide if the podcast is worth the listen. I will also be uploading two episodes from a lecture I am giving at a University in Tokyo in December. So, if you new to TextileUpdate, please go back to Season 2 and set your setting to see the oldest episodes first. Start with the episode titled Fiber Properties 1A and then go in order through season 2 to get my full college course. textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Season 3 Introduction https://www.textileupdate.org/2021/01/14/season3_intro/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:54:51 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=2229 https://www.textileupdate.org/2021/01/14/season3_intro/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2021/01/14/season3_intro/feed/ 0

I start a new season of the podcast with each new session of my Textiles course. Rather than make students go back in time, I duplicate episodes from previous seasons, and put them in the proper order. Season 3 will start on January 20th, but I am going to release the first episode, on Fiber Properties, a bit early to whet your appetite. If you have been listening to Season 2, you can continue to enjoy the same content there, or you can start over with a new year and a new season. i will insert a bit more new content and the spring goes along.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 3 3 1 1 Season 3 Introduction full 2:12 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoI start a new season of the podcast with each new session of my Textiles course. Rather than make students go back in time, I duplicate episodes from previous seasons, and put them in the proper order. Season 3 will start on January 20th, but I am going to release the first episode, on Fiber Properties, a bit early to whet your appetite. If you have been listening to Season 2, you can continue to enjoy the same content there, or you can start over with a new year and a new season. i will insert a bit more new content and the spring goes along.I start a new season of the podcast with each new session of my Textiles course. Rather than make students go back in time, I duplicate episodes from previous seasons, and put them in the proper order. Season 3 will start on January 20th, but I am going to release the first episode, on Fiber Properties, a bit early to whet your appetite. If you have been listening to Season 2, you can continue to enjoy the same content there, or you can start over with a new year and a new season. i will insert a bit more new content and the spring goes along.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Functional Finishes B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/08/01/functional-finishes-b/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:06:00 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1375 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/08/01/functional-finishes-b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/08/01/functional-finishes-b/feed/ 0 Water, stains, we can repel them all! Radiation, Fire, no problem!

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 47 47 Functional Finishes B full 18:39 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWater, stains, we can repel them all! Radiation, Fire, no problem!Water, stains, we can repel them all! Radiation, Fire, no problem!textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Functional Finishes A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/08/01/functional-finishes-a/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:04:00 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1373 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/08/01/functional-finishes-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/08/01/functional-finishes-a/feed/ 0 Changing the properties of textiles is the goal of functional finishing.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 46 46 Functional Finishes A full 13:43 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoChanging the properties of textiles is the goal of functional finishing.Changing the properties of textiles is the goal of functional finishing.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Aesthetic Finishes B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/31/aesthetics-finishes-b/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:29:48 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1369 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/31/aesthetics-finishes-b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/31/aesthetics-finishes-b/feed/ 0 Besides Luster and Hand, we can change the Design or Texture of fabrics.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 45 45 Aesthetic Finishes B full 12:51 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoBesides Luster and Hand, we can change the Design or Texture of fabrics.Besides Luster and Hand, we can change the Design or Texture of fabrics.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Aesthetics Finishes A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/31/aesthetics-finishes-a-2/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:28:30 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1867 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/31/aesthetics-finishes-a-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/31/aesthetics-finishes-a-2/feed/ 0 Aesthetic finishes are used to change the look or feel of fabric by changing the luster or the hand.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 44 44 Aesthetic Finishes A full 18:30 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoAesthetic finishes are used to change the look or feel of fabric by changing the luster or the hand.Aesthetic finishes are used to change the look or feel of fabric by changing the luster or the hand.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Routine Finishes https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/routine-finishes/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:20:00 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1865 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/routine-finishes/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/routine-finishes/feed/ 0 Routine finishes include bleaching, ironing and tentering.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 43 43 Routine Finishes full 16:02 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoRoutine finishes include bleaching, ironing and tentering.Routine finishes include bleaching, ironing and tentering.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Printing C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-c/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:59:48 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1361 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-c/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-c/feed/ 0 Printing and dyeing can have some quality issues that it is helpful to understand.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 42 42 Printing C full 15:13 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoPrinting and dyeing can have some quality issues that it is helpful to understand.Printing and dyeing can have some quality issues that it is helpful to understand.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Printing B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-b-3/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:45:54 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1863 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-b-3/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-b-3/feed/ 0 Direct printing also includes screen printing and inkjet printing while indirect printing solves a problem we have since the invention of synthetic polymers.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 41 41 Printing B full 14:17 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoDirect printing also includes screen printing and inkjet printing while indirect printing solves a problem we have since the invention of synthetic polymers.Direct printing also includes screen printing and inkjet printing while indirect printing solves a problem we have since the invention of synthetic polymers.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Printing A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-a/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:38:27 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1357 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/30/printing-a/feed/ 0 The methods used for printing have developed over time.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 40 40 Printing A full 14:24 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe methods used for printing have developed over time.The methods used for printing have developed over time.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Dyeing C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-lecture-b-2/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:03:00 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1861 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-lecture-b-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-lecture-b-2/feed/ 0 We can dye at different stages during the production process. We can use dyes to make designs in a process called “resist printing”.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 40 40 Dyeing C full 23:41 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe can dye at different stages during the production process. We can use dyes to make designs in a process called “resist printing”.We can dye at different stages during the production process. We can use dyes to make designs in a process called “resist printing”.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Dyeing B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-b/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:45:00 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1327 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-b/feed/ 0 How do we improve the affinity of dyes for fibers?

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 39 39 Dyeing B full 15:31 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoHow do we improve the affinity of dyes for fibers?How do we improve the affinity of dyes for fibers?textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Dyeing A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-a/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:43:11 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1325 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/29/dyeing-a/feed/ 0 We give color to textiles using dyes and pigments.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 38 38 Dyeing A full 19:36 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe give color to textiles using dyes and pigments.We give color to textiles using dyes and pigments.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Nonyarn C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-c/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:08:56 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1311 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-c/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-c/feed/ 0 We don’t need to use fibers to make nonyarn fabrics, we can just use polymers in solution or look to nature.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 37 37 NonYarn C full 15:25 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe don’t need to use fibers to make nonyarn fabrics, we can just use polymers in solution or look to nature.We don’t need to use fibers to make nonyarn fabrics, we can just use polymers in solution or look to nature.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Nonyarn B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-b-3/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:07:54 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1855 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-b-3/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-b-3/feed/ 0 The nonyarn fabrics usually have fairly descriptive names.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 36 36 NonYarn B full 14:50 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe nonyarn fabrics usually have fairly descriptive names.The nonyarn fabrics usually have fairly descriptive names.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Nonyarn A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-a/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:06:59 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1307 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/28/nonyarn-a/feed/ 0 We can make fabrics without using yarns.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 35 35 NonYarn A full 22:06 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe can make fabrics without using yarns.We can make fabrics without using yarns.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Knits C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-c/ Sat, 25 Jul 2020 14:43:38 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1296 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-c/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-c/feed/ 0 Weft and warp knits don’t have warp or weft yarns, but they do go in different directions. The warp knits include tricot and raschel knits.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 34 34 Knits C full 12:09 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWeft and warp knits don’t have warp or weft yarns, but they do go in different directions. The warp knits include tricot and raschel knits.Weft and warp knits don’t have warp or weft yarns, but they do go in different directions. The warp knits include tricot and raschel knits.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Knits B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-b/ Sat, 25 Jul 2020 13:50:02 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1294 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-b/feed/ 0 The weft knits include jersey, rib and purl knits.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 33 33 Knits B full 20:25 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe weft knits include jersey, rib and purl knits.The weft knits include jersey, rib and purl knits.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Knits A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-a-2/ Sat, 25 Jul 2020 13:45:54 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1853 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-a-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/25/knits-a-2/feed/ 0 Knits are far newer than wovens and borrow vocabulary from wovens.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 32 32 Knits A full 14:23 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoKnits are far newer than wovens and borrow vocabulary from wovens.Knits are far newer than wovens and borrow vocabulary from wovens.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fancy Weaves D https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-d/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:45:04 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1849 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-d/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-d/feed/ 0 Double cloths can use 3, 4 or 5 yarns instead of the usual two. Textured weaves, on the other hand, stick to familiar methods to create a subtle pebbly surface.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 31 31 Fancy Weaves D full 34:30 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoDouble cloths can use 3, 4 or 5 yarns instead of the usual two. Textured weaves, on the other hand, stick to familiar methods to create a subtle pebbly surface.Double cloths can use 3, 4 or 5 yarns instead of the usual two. Textured weaves, on the other hand, stick to familiar methods to create a subtle pebbly surface.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fancy Weaves C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-c/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:39:24 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1284 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-c/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-c/feed/ 0 Pile weaves can be made in so many ways and produce so many fabrics, including velvet, velveteen and corduroy. Plus, let’s dig into carpet!

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 30 30 Fancy Weaves C full 25:42 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoPile weaves can be made in so many ways and produce so many fabrics, including velvet, velveteen and corduroy. Plus, let’s dig into carpet!Pile weaves can be made in so many ways and produce so many fabrics, including velvet, velveteen and corduroy. Plus, let’s dig into carpet!textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fancy Weaves B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-b/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:37:16 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1837 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/23/fancy-weaves-b/feed/ 0 The Jacquard Weave is pretty fancy, while the Leno weave is pretty dull looking.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 29 29 Fancy Weaves B full 12:16 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe Jacquard Weave is pretty fancy, while the Leno weave is pretty dull looking.The Jacquard Weave is pretty fancy, while the Leno weave is pretty dull looking.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fancy Weaves A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/fancy-weaves-a/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:17:17 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1278 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/fancy-weaves-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/fancy-weaves-a/feed/ 0 The Dobby weave was very popular for several hundred years and remains a great choice for interiors.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 28 28 Fancy Weaves A full 15:59 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe Dobby weave was very popular for several hundred years and remains a great choice for interiors.The Dobby weave was very popular for several hundred years and remains a great choice for interiors.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Basic Weaves B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/basic-weaves-b/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:36:07 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1274 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/basic-weaves-b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/basic-weaves-b/feed/ 0 The basket weave, twill weave and satin weave are three other types of basic weaves, although the basket weave is actually a plain weave too.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 27 27 Basic Weaves B full 16:52 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe basket weave, twill weave and satin weave are three other types of basic weaves, although the basket weave is actually a plain weave too.The basket weave, twill weave and satin weave are three other types of basic weaves, although the basket weave is actually a plain weave too.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Basic Weaves A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/basic-weaves-a/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:25:20 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1820 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/basic-weaves-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/22/basic-weaves-a/feed/ 0 The Basic Weaves start with plain weaves but this is the most diverse category of weaves, despite the plain wrapper.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 26 26 Basic Weaves A full 19:37 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe Basic Weaves start with plain weaves but this is the most diverse category of weaves, despite the plain wrapper.The Basic Weaves start with plain weaves but this is the most diverse category of weaves, despite the plain wrapper.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fabrication B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/21/fabrication-b-2/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:16:00 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1816 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/21/fabrication-b-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/21/fabrication-b-2/feed/ 0 What sort of properties are built into fabric during weaving and how can we identify them to help us differentiate fabric?

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 25 25 Fabrication B full 21:27 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWhat sort of properties are built into fabric during weaving and how can we identify them to help us differentiate fabric?What sort of properties are built into fabric during weaving and how can we identify them to help us differentiate fabric?textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fabrication A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/21/fabrication-a-2/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:12:00 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1814 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/21/fabrication-a-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/21/fabrication-a-2/feed/ 0 We make fabrics using several methods, but we will focus on weaving for now. How do looms work?

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 24 24 Fabrication A full 24:56 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe make fabrics using several methods, but we will focus on weaving for now. How do looms work?We make fabrics using several methods, but we will focus on weaving for now. How do looms work?textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Yarns C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/17/yarns-c-4/ Sat, 18 Jul 2020 02:09:00 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1583 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/17/yarns-c-4/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/17/yarns-c-4/feed/ 0 Novelty yarns are just faancy!

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 23 23 Yarns C full 15:06 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoNovelty yarns are just faancy!Novelty yarns are just faancy!textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Yarns A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/17/yarns-a-2/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:03:00 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1575 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/17/yarns-a-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/17/yarns-a-2/feed/ 0 What is up with the Venus de Milo? She isn’t Venus! But we love Goddesses of Spinning and Weaving, like Athena, just as much as the Goddess of Love. Spinning was the foundation of several ancient trade cultures.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 21 21 Yarns A full 20:21 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWhat is up with the Venus de Milo? She isn’t Venus! But we love Goddesses of Spinning and Weaving, like Athena, just as much as the Goddess of Love. Spinning was the foundation of several ancient trade cultures.What is up with the Venus de Milo? She isn’t Venus! But we love Goddesses of Spinning and Weaving, like Athena, just as much as the Goddess of Love. Spinning was the foundation of several ancient trade cultures.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Synthetic Fibers B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/15/synthetic-fibers-b-3/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:59:46 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1571 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/15/synthetic-fibers-b-3/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/15/synthetic-fibers-b-3/feed/ 0 The Olefin polymer family goes by many other names, but Acrylic is famous for just being itself, and for being our nails!

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 20 20 Synthetic Fibers B full 16:14 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe Olefin polymer family goes by many other names, but Acrylic is famous for just being itself, and for being our nails!The Olefin polymer family goes by many other names, but Acrylic is famous for just being itself, and for being our nails!textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Synthetic Fibers A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/15/synthetic-fibers-a/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:25:39 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1193 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/15/synthetic-fibers-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/15/synthetic-fibers-a/feed/ 0 The first synthetic fiber was nylon followed by polyester, both inveted by scientists at Dupont.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 19 19 Synthetic Fibers A full 13:06 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe first synthetic fiber was nylon followed by polyester, both inveted by scientists at Dupont.The first synthetic fiber was nylon followed by polyester, both inveted by scientists at Dupont.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Regenerated Fibers B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/14/regenerated-fibers-b-2/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:41:50 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1561 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/14/regenerated-fibers-b-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/14/regenerated-fibers-b-2/feed/ 0 The late 10th century brought an eco-friendly player to the regenerated fiber scene, the generic name for this innovated fiber is lyocell. Oh, we also talk about Acetate, a modified cellulose regenerated fiber.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 18 18 Regenerated Fibers B full 21:40 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe late 10th century brought an eco-friendly player to the regenerated fiber scene, the generic name for this innovated fiber is lyocell. Oh, we also talk about Acetate, a modified cellulose regenerated fiber.The late 10th century brought an eco-friendly player to the regenerated fiber scene, the generic name for this innovated fiber is lyocell. Oh, we also talk about Acetate, a modified cellulose regenerated fiber.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Regenerated Fibers A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/14/regenerated-fibers-a-2/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1559 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/14/regenerated-fibers-a-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/14/regenerated-fibers-a-2/feed/ 0 The regenerated fibers are “manually” made. Manufacturing fibers from naturally concurring polymers, such as cellulose, is a major accomplishment of the 20th century.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 17 17 Regenerated Fibers A full 23:20 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe regenerated fibers are “manually” made. Manufacturing fibers from naturally concurring polymers, such as cellulose, is a major accomplishment of the 20th century.The regenerated fibers are “manually” made. Manufacturing fibers from naturally concurring polymers, such as cellulose, is a major accomplishment of the 20th century.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Manufacturing Fibers B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/13/manufacturing-fibers-b-2/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:27:44 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1553 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/13/manufacturing-fibers-b-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/13/manufacturing-fibers-b-2/feed/ 0 We can modify manufactured fibers by adding compounds to the “dope”, we can change their size and cross section, we can add a crimp.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 16 16 Manufacturing Fibers B full 24:07 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe can modify manufactured fibers by adding compounds to the “dope”, we can change their size and cross section, we can add a crimp.We can modify manufactured fibers by adding compounds to the “dope”, we can change their size and cross section, we can add a crimp.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Manufacturing Fibers A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/13/manufacturing-fibers-a/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:05:27 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1178 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/13/manufacturing-fibers-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/13/manufacturing-fibers-a/feed/ 0 Manufacturing fibers involved either using naturally occurring polymers or synthesizing polymers in the laboratory.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 15 15 Manufacturing Fibers A full 26:12 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoManufacturing fibers involved either using naturally occurring polymers or synthesizing polymers in the laboratory.Manufacturing fibers involved either using naturally occurring polymers or synthesizing polymers in the laboratory.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Cellulose Fibers D https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/10/cellulose-fibers-lecture-d/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:27:07 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=2031 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/10/cellulose-fibers-lecture-d/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/10/cellulose-fibers-lecture-d/feed/ 0 The minor cellulosic fibers include Hemp, Kenaf, Coir and Abaca. Isn’t this fun?

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 14 14 Cellulose Fibers D full 12:02 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe minor cellulosic fibers include Hemp, Kenaf, Coir and Abaca. Isn’t this fun?The minor cellulosic fibers include Hemp, Kenaf, Coir and Abaca. Isn’t this fun?textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Cellulose Fibers C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/10/cellulose-fibers-c/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:52:00 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1139 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/10/cellulose-fibers-c/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/10/cellulose-fibers-c/feed/ 0 Linen is an ancient fiber with an ancient vocabulary.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 13 13 Cellulose Fibers C full 13:57 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoLinen is an ancient fiber with an ancient vocabulary.Linen is an ancient fiber with an ancient vocabulary.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Cellulose Fibers B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/09/cellulose-fibers-b/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:07:00 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1523 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/09/cellulose-fibers-b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/09/cellulose-fibers-b/feed/ 0 Cotton is King and with good reason

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 12 12 Cellulose Fibers B full 24:49 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoCotton is King and with good reasonCotton is King and with good reasontextile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Cellulose Fibers A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/09/cellulose-fibers-a/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:50:00 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1135 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/09/cellulose-fibers-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/09/cellulose-fibers-a/feed/ 0 What are the good and bad properties of fibers made from cellulose?

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 11 11 Cellulose Fibers A full 19:03 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWhat are the good and bad properties of fibers made from cellulose?What are the good and bad properties of fibers made from cellulose?textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Protein Fibers D https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-d/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:03:10 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1517 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-d/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-d/feed/ 0 Silk is another important protein fiber that has a totally different history and set of properties, despite also being made from polymers of amino acids.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 10 10 Protein Fibers D full 23:47 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoSilk is another important protein fiber that has a totally different history and set of properties, despite also being made from polymers of amino acids.Silk is another important protein fiber that has a totally different history and set of properties, despite also being made from polymers of amino acids.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Protein Fibers C https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-lecture-c/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:12:18 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1157 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-lecture-c/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-lecture-c/feed/ 0 The specialty hair fibers include mohair, cashmere and camel, just to name a few.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 9 9 Protein Fibers C full 18:33 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThe specialty hair fibers include mohair, cashmere and camel, just to name a few.The specialty hair fibers include mohair, cashmere and camel, just to name a few.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Protein Fibers B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-b-2/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:11:05 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1507 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-b-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-b-2/feed/ 0 This double length episode of the podcast focuses completely on wool, my favorite fiber.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 8 8 Protein Fibers B full 30:47 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThis double length episode of the podcast focuses completely on wool, my favorite fiber.This double length episode of the podcast focuses completely on wool, my favorite fiber.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Protein Fibers A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-a/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:00:13 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1153 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/08/protein-fibers-a/feed/ 0 This double length episode of the podcast introduces our first natural fiber, protein fibers, and explains some of the great properties of these fibers, going deep on moisture and moisture regain.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 7 7 Protein Fibers A full 25:37 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoThis double length episode of the podcast introduces our first natural fiber, protein fibers, and explains some of the great properties of these fibers, going deep on moisture and moisture regain.This double length episode of the podcast introduces our first natural fiber, protein fibers, and explains some of the great properties of these fibers, going deep on moisture and moisture regain.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fiber Properties 3B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop3b/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:23:47 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1046 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop3b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop3b/feed/ 0 We wrap up our discussion of the internal morphology of fibers, focusing on polymer properties, by considering what the arrangement of polymers into crystalline structures can do for strength, or how cross-linking agents can improve resiliency.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 6 6 Fiber Properties 3B full 15:42 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe wrap up our discussion of the internal morphology of fibers, focusing on polymer properties, by considering what the arrangement of polymers into crystalline structures can do for strength, or how cross-linking agents can improve resiliency.We wrap up our discussion of the internal morphology of fibers, focusing on polymer properties, by considering what the arrangement of polymers into crystalline structures can do for strength, or how cross-linking agents can improve resiliency.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fiber Properties 3A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop3a/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:00:47 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1044 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop3a/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop3a/feed/ 0 While the surface morphology of fibers is an important influence on properties like luster and hand, it is the internal, chemical structure of the polymers that make up the fibers that has the greatest influence on properties like strength and absorbency.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 5 5 Fiber Properties 3A full 16:20 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWhile the surface morphology of fibers is an important influence on properties like luster and hand, it is the internal, chemical structure of the polymers that make up the fibers that has the greatest influence on properties like strength and absorbency.While the surface morphology of fibers is an important influence on properties like luster and hand, it is the internal, chemical structure of the polymers that make up the fibers that has the greatest influence on properties like strength and absorbency.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fiber Properties 2B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop2b/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:29:32 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1491 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop2b/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop2b/feed/ 0 Fiber crimp deserves its own podcast because it is so cool! This 3D physical property influences lots of things like resiliency, bulk and luster.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 4 4 Fiber Properties 2B full 15:42 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoFiber crimp deserves its own podcast because it is so cool! This 3D physical property influences lots of things like resiliency, bulk and luster.Fiber crimp deserves its own podcast because it is so cool! This 3D physical property influences lots of things like resiliency, bulk and luster.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fiber Properties 1B https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop1a-3/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:08:03 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1479 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop1a-3/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop1a-3/feed/ 0

Performance properties such as comfort as actually a dimension of performance made up of several properties, including absorbency.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 2 2 Fiber Properties 1B full 17:12 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoPerformance properties such as comfort as actually a dimension of performance made up of several properties, including absorbency.Performance properties such as comfort as actually a dimension of performance made up of several properties, including absorbency.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fiber Properties 2A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop2a-2/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.textileupdate.org/?p=1489 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop2a-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/fiberprop2a-2/feed/ 0 We can categorize fibers using various features, including physical structures (morphology) that we can easily see under a microscope.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 3 3 Fiber Properties 2A full 22:33 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoWe can categorize fibers using various features, including physical structures (morphology) that we can easily see under a microscope.We can categorize fibers using various features, including physical structures (morphology) that we can easily see under a microscope.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists Fiber Properties 1A https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/1029-2/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:00:36 +0000 http://gwendolyn.hustvedt.us/?p=1029 https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/1029-2/#respond https://www.textileupdate.org/2020/07/07/1029-2/feed/ 0

Our first podcast focuses on the properties of fibers that make the textiles we make out of these fibers behave in different ways.

]]> Gwendolyn Hustvedt 2 2 1 1 Fiber Properties 1A full 23:11 textiles@ghustvedt.comnoOur first podcast focuses on the properties of fibers that make the textiles we make out of these fibers behave in different ways.Our first podcast focuses on the properties of fibers that make the textiles we make out of these fibers behave in different ways.textile,design,fashion,knitting,wool,artists