All About Fabric Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of material fabric can be made from
A
Natural
Synthetic
Semi- synthetic
2
Q
Natural fibers are…
And…
A
Harvested and woven
The most common
3
Q
6 Natural Fibers
A
Cotton Linen Silk Wool Cashmere Hemp
4
Q
Synergetic fibers are…
A
Complete manufactured
5
Q
4 synthetic fibers
A
Nylon
Acrylic
Polyester
Spandex
6
Q
What are synthetic fibers made of
A
Bamboo and wood
7
Q
Semi synthetic examples
A
Rayon
Lynell
8
Q
6 common summer fabrics
A
Cotton Rayon Chambray Some knits Silk Linen
9
Q
Cotton
- Weight
- visibility
- purposes for summer and winter
A
- lightweight
- can range form being sheer to opaque
- when it’s thinner its more soft like for a shirt
- when it’s heavier it’s more stuff like for a button up shirt or stiffer summer dress.
10
Q
Rayon
- texture
- weight
- movement
- use
A
Smooth Lightweight Bright colors and prints Breathable and has movement Skirts and dresses and skirts with a drape or fall.
11
Q
Chambray Weight Stiffness Texture Examples
A
Lightweight like cotton or denim
Smooth
Lightweight but stiffer
Can be used for a dress shirt or shorts
12
Q
Knit
Weight
Feel
Examples
A
Broadest weight range
Strech and follows the curve of your body
Tank tops, dresses, smooth skirts
13
Q
Silk
Weight
Comfort
Examples
A
Lightweight
Breathable
Dresses and skirts
14
Q
Linen Weight Comfort Examples Downside
A
Medium weight
Breathable
Dresses, shirts, shorts
Wrinkles easily
15
Q
6/7 Common Winter Fabrics
A
Denim Flannel Fleece Wool Faux fur Fur Leather
