Chapter 2 Flashcards
Abrasion resistance
ability of a fiber to resist damage from rubbing or surface contact
Absorbency
percentage of moisture a dry fiber will absorb from the air
Aesthetics
the attractiveness or appearance of a textile product
Aging resistance
resistance to harmful changes overtime
Appearance retention
addresses the ability of a product to maintain its original appearance during use and care and as it ages
Care
the treatment that maintains a textile product’s original appearance and condition and the storage conditions that help maintain textile products
Chemical reactivity
affect of acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents, solvents, or other chemicals
Comfort
addresses how textiles affect heat, air, and moisture transfer, and the body’s interaction with the textile
Cost
the amount paid to produce, acquire, use, maintain, and dispose of a product
Cover
ability to conceal or protect
Cradle-to-cradle
an environmentally intelligent design framework that examines the overall impact of the production, use, care, disposal, and recycle potential of products from economic, industrial, and social perspectives
Denier
the weight in grams of 9,000 meters of fiber or yarn
Density
measure of fiber weight; weight in grams per cubic centimeter
Dimensional stability
ability to retain size and shape through use and care
Drape
manner in which a fabric falls over a 3-D form
Durability
describes the manner in which a textile product withstands use; the duration of time that the product is suitable for its original use
Elastic recovery
ability to return to the original dimension or shape after elongation
Electrical conductivity
ability to transfer electrical charges
Elongation
ability to be stretched without breaking breaking
Fabric crimp
the bends in yearns resulting from weaving or knitting
Fiber chemistry
the major compound that makes up a fiber
Fiber crimp
the waves, bends, twists, could, or curls along a fiber