Fabrics Flashcards

1
Q

Fabric is made up of ______.

A

fibers

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2
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Two types of fibers

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Natural and synthetic

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3
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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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5
Q

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

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Yarns

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6
Q

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

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Cotton

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7
Q

Fiber that is great for coverups and t-shirts

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Cotton

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8
Q

Easy to care for
Excellent abrasion-resistance

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Nylon

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9
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Fiber for wind-resistant garments, outerwear, and pants

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Nylon

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10
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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

A

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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16
Q

Interlocking loops

A

Knits

17
Q

Interlacing yarns

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Woven

18
Q

Three seams

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Flat, plain (normal), or no seam

19
Q

Tell me about no sew seams

A

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

20
Q

Laminates and coatings add _____.

A

Water and wind resistance

21
Q

DWR stands for

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Durable water repellent

22
Q

Brushed/sanded fabrics

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Bulk for warmth or to feel softer

23
Q

Printing on fabric is for

A

Style

24
Q

FIT stands for

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Functional Innovative Technology

25
Q

Dri-FIT & Dri-FIT ADV are designed and tested to

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Move sweat away and keep athlete cool

26
Q

Dri-FIT modifiers are ______.

A

Anti-odor - antibacterial treatment
Stealth Evaporation - less visible sweat
UV protection from UV waves

27
Q

Storm-FIT and Storm-FIT ADV

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Keep athletes protected in harsh weather
Water and wind resistant

28
Q

Storm-FIT modifiers

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Breathable - airflow b/t body and garment
Down-fill - light and breathable
Synthetic-fill - hypoallergenic, insulated

29
Q

Therma-FIT and Therma-FIT ADV

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Maintain warmth by trapping body heat and preventing cold air to penetrate

30
Q

Nike’s Tech Fleece products are______. (Name 5 of 8)

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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

31
Q

Nike Tech Fleece layers

A

Tri-layer
Insulating layer
Smoothie jersey facing

32
Q

What do you know of Infinalon?

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2 years in development
Comfy, stretchy, feels good
For yoga
Thinner, stronger yarns
Hugs body
Doesn’t become see through
Lighter weight seasonal apparel

33
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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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