Fabrics Flashcards
Fabric is made up of ______.
fibers
Two types of fibers
Natural and synthetic
Cotton,Silk, and wool are ____ fibers
Natural
Nylon, polyester, and rayon are _____ fibers.
Synthetic
Long strands of fibers into ______ into woven or knitted fabrics.
Yarns
Organic, environmentally responsible
Soft, comfortable, feels good
High absorbency
Cotton
Fiber that is great for coverups and t-shirts
Cotton
Easy to care for
Excellent abrasion-resistance
Nylon
Fiber for wind-resistant garments, outerwear, and pants
Nylon
Fiber can be made to feel smooth, silky, or cotton-like
Polyester
Recycled of this fiber has fewer environmental impacts
Polyester
Base layer: knit tops, lightweight shorts
Polyester
Mid layers for thermal management
Polyester
Fiber has excellent stretch and recovery
Ideal for from fitting garments
Spandex
Adds comfort to basic knit tops and woven shorts
Spandex