Fabric Construction

Question 0

Knitting

Answer 0

Knitting is the second most popular method of producing fabric. There are two ways to knot fabric - weft knitting and wrap knitting. Knitted fabrics range from casual sweatshirt fleece to elegant stretch velvety and are available in a wide variety of fibres both natural and synthetic and a combination of the two.

Question 1

Weaving

Answer 1

Weaving is a method of fabric production in which two distinct sets of yarns or interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth. Woven clothes aren’t as stretchy as knitted clothes unless elastase is added. Plain weave is the simplest weave. The weft yarn passes over and under alternate wrap yarns, two rows forming the pattern. It is used mainly for fine fabrics - shirts, dresses ect.

Question 2

Non-woven (bonded)

Answer 2

Made by combining two or more fabrics. Chain - saw chaps incorporate Kevlar. Bonded fabrics are used for disposable items such as table linen, underwear & cleaning cloths

Question 3

Non woven (felted)

Answer 3

Felted fabrics are made from wool fibres. Wool fibres are short curly staples which have small scales along their length. Felt is used to make soft toys, mould into hats or into interlinings.

Question 4

Non woven (laminated)

Answer 4

Laminated fabrics are created to improve performance. Made by bonding 2 or more fabrics together by heat or glue. Uses include breathable and waterproof membranes in jackets.