All About Fabric Flashcards
What are the 3 types of material fabric can be made from
Natural
Synthetic
Semi- synthetic
Natural fibers are…
And…
Harvested and woven
The most common
6 Natural Fibers
Cotton Linen Silk Wool Cashmere Hemp
Synergetic fibers are…
Complete manufactured
4 synthetic fibers
Nylon
Acrylic
Polyester
Spandex
What are synthetic fibers made of
Bamboo and wood
Semi synthetic examples
Rayon
Lynell
6 common summer fabrics
Cotton Rayon Chambray Some knits Silk Linen
Cotton
- Weight
- visibility
- purposes for summer and winter
- 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.
Rayon
- texture
- weight
- movement
- use
Smooth Lightweight Bright colors and prints Breathable and has movement Skirts and dresses and skirts with a drape or fall.
Chambray Weight Stiffness Texture Examples
Lightweight like cotton or denim
Smooth
Lightweight but stiffer
Can be used for a dress shirt or shorts
Knit
Weight
Feel
Examples
Broadest weight range
Strech and follows the curve of your body
Tank tops, dresses, smooth skirts
Silk
Weight
Comfort
Examples
Lightweight
Breathable
Dresses and skirts
Linen Weight Comfort Examples Downside
Medium weight
Breathable
Dresses, shirts, shorts
Wrinkles easily
6/7 Common Winter Fabrics
Denim Flannel Fleece Wool Faux fur Fur Leather
Denim
Use
Jeans
Mixed with spandex for skinny jeans
Tight, not Durable or stretchy
Flannel
Weight
Comfort
Example
Bit more lightweight
Soft and insulating
Perfect for pajamas and comfy clothes
Fleece
Weight
Comfort
Examples
Almost always made form polyester
Medium/heavy weight
Insulating
Hoodies, sweaters, campus crew neck
Wool
Comfort
Weight
Purpose for weight range
Durable Insulati big Broad weight range Thinner for suits Thicker for peac coats and jackets
Faux fur/fur
Comfort
Weight
Purpose
Less insulating
Doesn’t less Kong’s nd less expensive
Can be used it accent, part of a trim or the entire coat
Leather
Weight
Durability
Purpose
Heavy
Challenging to work with
Jackets, bags, and other durable prices
6 Formal Fabrics
Tulle Crinoline Chiffon Satin Lace Velvet
Tulle and crinoline are both... Tulle is more... and... Crinoline is... and... Tulle purpose Crinoline purpose
Netting Soft and densely netted Generous and stiff Tool can be decorative or for an accent Crinoline is usually hiding underneath for structure
Chiffon Weight Movement Different kinds Purpose
Lightweight
Sheets and flows
Silk chiffon and pollster chiffon (more affordable)
Dresses
Satin
Looks
Weight
Purpose
Glossy
Vast weight range
Wedding and prom dresses
Lace
Made from
Shape
Psurpose
Silk or cotton threads
Flowering shapes
Vingeratte
Velvet
Weight
Comfort
Looks
Medium weight
Insulating
Shimmery
Natural fibers…
Make sure too…
Shrink
Prewash before sewing
