Exam 3

Question 1

Identify & describe the purpose of Warp beam the loom

Answer 1

warp ends are wound preparation for weaving

Question 2

Identify & describe the purpose of harness the loom

Answer 2

warp is drawn form shed and determines woven pattern

Question 3

Identify & describe the purpose of Heddle the loom

Answer 3

vertical cords form principle part of harness guides warp threads

Question 4

Identify & describe the purpose of reed the loom

Answer 4

“comb” push weft yarn into place separates warp threads guides the shuttle

Question 5

Identify & describe the purpose of shuttle the loom

Answer 5

back and forth between yarn threads of the warp weave the weft

Question 6

Identify & describe the purpose of cloth beam the loom

Answer 6

woven material is wound

Question 7

define the shed loom motion?

Answer 7

opens form bit riser/sinker warp yarns

Question 8

define the pick loom motion?

Answer 8

fill yarn interred through shed

Question 9

define the beat loom motion?

Answer 9

reed combs pick into form fabric(bring yarn together make fabric)

Question 10

define the take-up loom motion?

Answer 10

finished fabric wound onto cloth beams

Question 11

compare warp and weft yarn properties? Warp

Answer 11

(over strengths) more yarn inch, twist, strength, straightness

Question 12

compare warp and weft yarn properties? Weft

Answer 12

(shrinks) elongation, more drape, dimensional stability, novelty

Question 13

describe grain angle lengthwise

Answer 13

straight line goes up

Question 14

describe grain angle crosswise

Answer 14

straight line goes horizontal

Question 15

describe grain angle bias

Answer 15

45 acute angel

Question 16

describe grain angle grain

Answer 16

90 angle

Question 17

describe the 2 off-grain angle

Answer 17

Bow and Skew both uneven

Question 18

calculate fabric count and balance of 1:1

Answer 18

80x76 balanced

Question 19

calculate fabric count and balance of 2:1

Answer 19

160x80 unbalanced

Question 20

calculate fabric count and balance of 3:1

Answer 20

210x78 unbalanced

Question 21

Balanced Medium weight weave

Answer 21

Gingham, Chambray, Muslin, Percale

Question 22

Balanced Light weight weave

Answer 22

Organdy, Georgette, Voile, Batiste

Question 23

Balanced Heavy Wight weave

Answer 23

Tweed, Burlap

Question 24

Unbalanced

Answer 24

Taffeta, Ottoman, Grosgrain

Question 25

basket

Answer 25

Oxford cloth

Question 26

twill weaves

Answer 26

herringbone, houndstooth, right-handed, left-handed

Question 27

Satins:

Answer 27

warp faced, fill-faced

Question 28

Explain the differences between satin and sateen

Answer 28

Stain: warp-face, Filament yarn, Longer floats
Sateen: warp or fill-face, spun yarn, shorter float

Question 29

Dobby weaving method examples

Answer 29

dobby, huck-a-buck, Birdseye pique, spot weave (cut and uncut)

Question 30

Jacquard weaving method examples

Answer 30

damask, brocade, tapestry

Question 31

Leno weaving method examples

Answer 31

marquisette

Question 32

Structure of Wales

Answer 32

vertical columns loops Vs (face)

Question 33

Structure of course

Answer 33

horizontal rows (back)

Question 34

define interlock

Answer 34

stitches/loops aligned, double knot

Question 35

define double knit

Answer 35

stitches/loops NOT aligned,

Question 36

describe warp knitting in interlooping direction

Answer 36

vertical loop, fastest yarn-to-cloth knit.

Question 37

describe weft knitting in interlooping direction

Answer 37

horizontal fabric, yarn carried back/forth or around

Question 38

what are single knit properties

Answer 38

Single knit has better absorbency, thermal retention, elongation, and resiliency.

Question 39

what are double knit properties

Answer 39

more stable, spun yarn,snag/ravel resistant, and has better dimensional stability.