Fabric And Related Terms Flashcards
a rib weave usually done in a minute brick fashion giving a pebbly appearance
barathea
method of resist dyeing, which employs wax as a resist. the pattern is covered w wax, and the fabric is then dyed producing a white design on a dyed ground
batik
originally heavy silk w an elaborate pattern in silver or gold threads. has an embossed appearance; heavy, rich, fabric woven w raised pattern resmebling embroidery. used for upholstery, sometimes drapery
brocade
from the french word for caterpillar. a plush, fuzzy, yarn used to create upholstery fabric
chenille
broken twill or herringbone weave giving a chevron effect creating a design if wide v’s across the weave of the fabric
chevron
originally any printrf, cotton fabric. now refers to fabric w a glazed or polished surface
chintz
named after thr ancient city of damascus, where elaborate floral designs were woven in silk. flatter than brocade and reversible, the the pattern changes color on the reversed side. a flat woven reversible upholstery fabric in a figured pattern on silk, linen, wool, cotton, nylon, or combinations
damask
fibers and yarns produced from glass and woven into flexible fabrics noted for their fireproof qualities
fiberglass
a thin shear fabric constructed w plain, leno, or dobby weave
gauze
damasks, tapestries, brocades, matelasse, and all upholstery fabrics w elaborate figures woven on a jacquared loom
jacquared
french, meaning to cushion or pad. refers to fabric w a quilted surface produced on a loom
matelasse
a fabric, particularly silk, w a watered or wavy pattern
moire
a fabric of cotton or linen printed in a single color w scenes of landscapes and people, esp. from thr 18th century french prints
toile de jouy
fabric woven of horsehair, colored, or small-figured, typical of mid 19th century upholstery. a mixture of horsehair and kunen was used by the 18th century english
haircloth
drapery hung from windows, shelves, or around the top of a bed. can also have a stiff backing
lambrequin
lustrous upholstery fabric, originally msfe from the hair of the angora goat. moors introduced it into spain where it spread to england and northern europe. today it is a cotton-wool mixture
mohair
woven fabric of wool and linen or silk w representational or abstract design, used as an upholstered cover
tapestry
festoon; swinging or suspended decoration, representing drapery, ribbon, garpands of fruits and flowerd, etc.
swag
small sample cutting if upholstered fabric, leather, etc.
swatch
tanned snimal skin, w flesh side rubbed into a nap
suede
simplest weave - one thread up and one thread down. warp and filling yarns are usually the same size
taffeta
woven fabric used to cover mattresses, box springs, and pillows
ticking
drapery of a canopy bed. also the horizontal part of drapery treatment
valance
fabric with soft close pile, usually of silk or rayon; velveteen is of cotton
velvet
the yarn running through the length of a piece of cloth
warp
narrow fabric edging or border of round section sewed into the seams of upholstery for accent and finish
welt
