Fabrics Flashcards
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Gingham
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Checked style fabric
Cotton i.e check primark shirt
1
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Corduroy
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Pile fabric
70s/80s
Ribbed
Weft pile that is brushed
2
Q
Cut pile
A
Cutting the extra weft thread
3
Q
Tencal
A
Created to imitate natural fibres
4
Q
Polartec fleece
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Recycled plastic bottles
Breathable and insulating
5
Q
Blend
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Mixed together before yarn spun
6
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Mixture
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One fibre for warp
Another for weft
7
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Care label
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Country or origin Promote brand of product Fibre content Size and age group Safety / warning
8
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Regenerated fibres
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Rayon, Viscose, Tencel, Modal
9
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Weft knitting
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Runs across fabric
Ladders
Two sides to fabric
Jersey, tshirt, socks jumpers
10
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Warp knitting
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Underwear, swimwear = no ladder and stretchy
Interlock and vertically messy one
Expensive machine made
11
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Synthetic
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Acrylic,nylon and polyester
12
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Synthetic
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Flammable Dont crease Good drape Durable Not absorbent
13
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Viscose (regenerated)
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Soft Creases Can be washed n ironed Absorbent Not durable
14
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Polyester
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Low warmth Easy to care Recycled Not absorbent Dont crease
