Different types and characteristics of Fabrics

Question 1

Comes from cotton plant. Can be woven, pressed by heat into flannel, or used as knits.

Answer 1

Cotton

Question 2

A very fine, soft, usually sheer cottons, often used for handkerchiefs, nightwear, and children’s dresses.

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Batiste

Question 3

A closely woven fabric. If you look closely, you’ll see tiny crosswise ribs.

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Broadcloth

Question 4

A plain woven cotton, usually printed with tiny floral designs.

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Calico

Question 5

A tightly woven cotton, usually in solid colors, such as cambric blue. Used in apparel, especially casual shirts.

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Cambric

Question 6

A heavyweight cotton, used for items that require strength, such as tote bags, knapsacks, and slicovers.

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Canvas

Question 7

A finely woven cotton, usually with white and another color. The white is very subtle, used in the crosswise (warp) yarns. A chambray shirt, for instance is usually pale blue, but if you look closely you will see the white yarn.

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Chambray

Question 8

A cotton twill that has been pre-shrunk and mercerized. Most often used for sports pants and other sportswear.

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Chino

Question 9

A highly glazed cotton with a rich glossy finish. At Cranston, we call this “Cransheen finish.”

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Chintz

Question 10

A cotton pile that has been cut and woven with wide or narrow ribs.

Answer 10

Corduroy

Question 11

A workhorse of cottons. Very strong, and similar to Chambray, in that it is often made with white filling.

Answer 11

Denim

Question 12

A very soft cotton, usually with a nap. Used often in baby wear.

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Flannel

Question 13

A yarn-dyed woven cotton, usually seen in the form of checks.

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Gingham

Question 14

Another strong cotton weave, used in uniforms and other items that require strength.

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Khaki

Question 15

A very basic plain woven fabrics. Depending on the type, this can be coarse or fine, dyed or unbleached. The unbleached variety is often used for pattern making or test garments.

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Muslin

Question 16

It is a fine, crisp, combed cotton fabric, used in children’s wear, nightwear, and traditional quilting.

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Lawn

Question 17

A cotton that has been woven with a satin weave.

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Sateen

Question 18

A woven on knitted cotton pile with loops on one or both sides. Because of its absorbency it is very often used for toweling.

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Terry

Question 19

A crisp, sheer, lightweight cotton, used for formal wear.

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Voile

Question 20

Types of Cotton

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Batiste
Broadcloth
Calico
Cambric
Canvas
Chambray
Chino
Chintz
Corduroy
Denim
Flannel
Gingham
Khaki
Muslin
Lawn
Sateen
Terry
Viole

Question 21

Comes from flax. Real _ wrinkles easily, but is cool, and like cotton, they “breathe”, making it a good choice for summer apparel.

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Linen

Question 22

Comes from silkworms. The collection process is intricate and explains why it is often expensive.

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Silk

Question 23

Comes from animal coats known for its warmth, it is often blended with man-made fibers. Good for apparel, especially outer wear,

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Wool

Question 24

When first introduced, it became a favorite fabric for apparel. It is easy to care for and keeps its shape and color well.

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Polyester

Question 25

Considered the most “natural” of the man-made fabrics, it is most often used for apparel.

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Rayon

Question 26

New types are being developed yearly. Sometimes it is mixed with other fibers for apparel.

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Nylon

Question 27

Is often used as a substitute for wool, in sweaters, fleece wear, and other outer wear. Like wool, it is warm and wrinkle resistant.

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Acrylic