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
Interlocking loops
Knits
Interlacing yarns
Woven
Three seams
Flat, plain (normal), or no seam
Tell me about no sew seams
Heat activated bond adhesive
No sewing holes = no air or water in
Athlete stays warm and dry
In a lot of outerwear
Eliminates seams which can rub or chafe
Laminates and coatings add _____.
Water and wind resistance
DWR stands for
Durable water repellent
Brushed/sanded fabrics
Bulk for warmth or to feel softer
Printing on fabric is for
Style
FIT stands for
Functional Innovative Technology
Dri-FIT & Dri-FIT ADV are designed and tested to
Move sweat away and keep athlete cool
Dri-FIT modifiers are ______.
Anti-odor - antibacterial treatment
Stealth Evaporation - less visible sweat
UV protection from UV waves
Storm-FIT and Storm-FIT ADV
Keep athletes protected in harsh weather
Water and wind resistant
Storm-FIT modifiers
Breathable - airflow b/t body and garment
Down-fill - light and breathable
Synthetic-fill - hypoallergenic, insulated
Therma-FIT and Therma-FIT ADV
Maintain warmth by trapping body heat and preventing cold air to penetrate
Nike’s Tech Fleece products are______. (Name 5 of 8)
Lightweight
Added warmth w/o bulk
Sleek look w/o restricting movement
Track, court, or street style
Enhanced mobility
Slim silhouettes
Elastic hems and cuffs
Media pockets
Nike Tech Fleece layers
Tri-layer
Insulating layer
Smoothie jersey facing
What do you know of Infinalon?
2 years in development
Comfy, stretchy, feels good
For yoga
Thinner, stronger yarns
Hugs body
Doesn’t become see through
Lighter weight seasonal apparel
