Northern Illinois University
Se Asite: Batik
This site describes the process of creating and dying batik fabrics. There are links to specific methods of batik, a quiz, and additional links to related sites.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How to Make the Boldest, Brightest Tie Dye!
The clothes you wear are made of fibers that come from many different sources. Some fabrics are made from natural fibers, and some from manufactured or totally synthetic fibers. In this project you'll explore how different fiber types...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Hi Tech Fabric Charges Devices on the Run
Read about an innovative technology in fabric that allows users to generate enough electricity through movement to charge devices such as cell phones. Includes video.
Other
Arts Connect Ed Playground Make It
Eight fun on-line art activities where young artists get to create, color, and design.
Other
I Am an Artist: Bringing the Visual Arts to Life
Learn about materials that can bring art to life! Click on a category to view a 6-minute video, play an interactive game, and see various lessons revolving around the selected topic. Also included is a link to project ideas.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Insulating Against the Cold
In this activity, students use a Temperature Sensor to test the insulating efficiency of different samples of fabric. They examine the properties that make a fabric a better insulator. They extend this to understand how animals adapt to...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Do Living Things Change With the Seasons?
Through inquiry, students compare how different kinds of fabrics keep objects warmer or colder. Upon completion students will infer and record in their science notebook which fabric would be good to wear in cold weather, and why.
Other
Alien Travel Guide: History of Weaving
This site from the Alien Travel Guide contains an outline to information on the history of weaving. The outline is in link form for easy navigation and it contains wonderful basic information.
Other
Artisans in Focus: The Art of Weaving
This site from Artisans in Focus contains wonderful information on the art of weaving. The site is outlined in link form for easy navigation and it contains information on subjects such as: preparing the yarn, dying the yarn, natural...
Other
Manalagi Group: Weaving in Indonesia
This site from Manalagi Inc. contains information on the weaving in Indonesia with focus on the backstrap loom. Pictures are provided and the text is somewhat in-depth, making this a great site to check out on the subject.
Other
Paula Burch's All About Hand Dyeing: How to Batik
An instructional site for learning to batik dye fabric. Information includes a supply list, multiple dying techniques, and a gallery of batik images.
Other
Fabric for Bachelors or How to Shop for Work Clothes
Really fun series of articles about how to pick good quality clothing that will last through the years. Provides tips on selecting fibers, caring for clothes, and proper fit.
Other
Powerhouse Museum: Electronic Swatchbook of Fashionable Fabrics, 1830 1920
Powerhouse Museum has collected swatchbooks containing swatches of fabric from the early 1800s through 1923. Click through the swatches to see how fabrics changed over the years.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 6 2 14: Hi Tech Fabric Changes Color
Read about "smart" fashion being designed using an ink that changes color when exposed to human touch or music.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Compare Fabric Materials
Students will look at different types of fabric and their respective individual properties. Using a magnifying glass and sandpaper they will test and observe the weave of fabrics and the wear quality of sample fabrics. By comparing the...
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Talking Textiles: How Are Textiles Made?
Interactive exploration of textiles and cloth derived from plants, animals, and petrochemicals.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Talking Textiles: What Are Textiles?
Interactive exploration of different objects made with textiles, a useful investigation of the properties of different types of fabrics.
Other
Fabrics: Fabric Information and Facts: Linen
This resource presents essential facts about linen, in a short but informative writeup.
Other
Fabrics: Fabric Information and Facts: Hemp, Ramie. And Jute
This resource presents the essential facts about plant-based fibers hemp, ramie, and jute.
Curated OER
Kimono Fabric, Oshima Fabrics
This site from the Traditional Crafts of Japan site contains information on the art of weaving in Japan. It discusses the silk, the weaves, the loom and the future. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.