Exam 1 Flashcards
flat structures made of fibers and yarns variety of finishes available highly porous relatively thin and flexible
Fabric
fibers ignite and burn or give off vapors that will ignite or burn
Combustible
flaming combustion is prevented, terminated or inhibited; resist fire/ flame, not fire-proof some fibers self extinguish while others require special finishes
Flame Resistant
textiles burn with a flame
Flammable
textiles burn without a flame
Nonflammable
evaluation of product AFTER production; expensive, uses resources, defective goods can slip through
Quality Control
Inherent to the product; incorporated into the product during product development and production
Quality Assuarance
attributes
Performance
style and design features
Features
likelihood product will fail within a given time; durable, semi-durable, non durable
reliability
degree of meeting standards and specs manufacturing based features that can be measured
Conformance
how long a product will be suitable for its end use
Durability
cleaning process
Maintenance
subjective; hand, color, textures, fashion
Aesthetics
subjective; lack of knowledge leads to relying on other factors such as brand name, price, advertising, etc.
Perceived Quality