Definitions of Textile fibres & classifications Flashcards
Define ‘fibre’
A fine, threadlike piece of matter with a length at least 100 times greater than its width.
Define ‘staple fibre’
Short fibres.
Define ‘filament’
Long or continuous fibres.
Define ‘lustre’
Gloss, sheen, sparkle, or shine of a fabric caused by light reflecting from the surface of the fibres, yarn and fabric.
Define ‘drape’
How a fabric hangs or falls.
Define ‘handle’
The way a fibre behaves when used (touched).
Define ‘abrasion resistance’
Ability to withstand rubbing or wear and tear.
Define ‘strength’
Ability to resist breaking.
Define ‘absorbency’
Ability to absorb moisture.
Define ‘resilience’
Ability to return to the original shape after being scrunched, folded or creased.
Define ‘dimensional stability’
Resistance to shrinking or stretching.
Define ‘elasticity’
Ability to return to the original shape after being stretched and compressed.
Define ‘thermal properties’
Ability to withstand and transfer heat.
Which fibre properties belong to the aesthetic category?
Lustre, drape and handle.
Which fibre properties belong to the functional category? Give at least 3 examples.
Abrasion resistance, strength, absorbency, resilience, dimensional stability, elasticity and thermal properties.
