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Combining fabrics Flashcards

1
Q

Why do we combine fabrics?

A

Appearance
To improve practical/working properties
Cost

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What is blending?

A

2 or more fibres produce a tarn before/ during spinning

Woven, knitted

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What is mixing?

A

Weaving fibres

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4
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What is Ripstop?

A

weaving nylon with cotton, polyester or silk to add stength

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5
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What are the properties of Cotton Polyester?

A 
Less absorbent
Stronger
Crease-resistant
Highly flammable
Comfortable
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What are the properties of Cotton Elastane

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Strong
Comfortable
Stretches
Resists creasing
Stretches
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