Fabrics Flashcards

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Fabric is made up of ______.

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fibers

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Two types of fibers

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Natural and synthetic

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Cotton,Silk, and wool are ____ fibers

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Natural

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4
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Nylon, polyester, and rayon are _____ fibers.

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Synthetic

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Long strands of fibers into ______ into woven or knitted fabrics.

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Yarns

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Organic, environmentally responsible
Soft, comfortable, feels good
High absorbency

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Cotton

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Fiber that is great for coverups and t-shirts

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Cotton

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8
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Easy to care for
Excellent abrasion-resistance

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Nylon

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Fiber for wind-resistant garments, outerwear, and pants

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Nylon

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Fiber can be made to feel smooth, silky, or cotton-like

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Polyester

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11
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Recycled of this fiber has fewer environmental impacts

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Polyester

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12
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Base layer: knit tops, lightweight shorts

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Polyester

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13
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Mid layers for thermal management

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Polyester

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14
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Fiber has excellent stretch and recovery
Ideal for from fitting garments

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Spandex

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15
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Adds comfort to basic knit tops and woven shorts

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Spandex

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Interlocking loops

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Interlacing yarns

18
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Three seams

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Flat, plain (normal), or no seam

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Tell me about no sew seams

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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

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Laminates and coatings add _____.

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Water and wind resistance

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DWR stands for

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Durable water repellent

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Brushed/sanded fabrics

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Bulk for warmth or to feel softer

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Printing on fabric is for

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Q

FIT stands for

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Functional Innovative Technology

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Dri-FIT & Dri-FIT ADV are designed and tested to
Move sweat away and keep athlete cool
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Dri-FIT modifiers are ______.
Anti-odor - antibacterial treatment Stealth Evaporation - less visible sweat UV protection from UV waves
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Storm-FIT and Storm-FIT ADV
Keep athletes protected in harsh weather Water and wind resistant
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Storm-FIT modifiers
Breathable - airflow b/t body and garment Down-fill - light and breathable Synthetic-fill - hypoallergenic, insulated
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Therma-FIT and Therma-FIT ADV
Maintain warmth by trapping body heat and preventing cold air to penetrate
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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
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Nike Tech Fleece layers
Tri-layer Insulating layer Smoothie jersey facing
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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
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Fibers (used to create fabrics) are often combined in varying amounts to achieve the right blend of qualities in a garment.
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