Fabrics Flashcards
What is the definition of a fibre?
A fine hair like structure
What are short fibres called?
Staple
What are long fibres called?
Filament
The process of turning fibres into yarns is called?
Spinning
What are the 3 methods of turning fibres into fabrics called?
Weaving, knitting, bonded/felted
Do warp threads run vertically or horizontally?
Vertically
The edge of the fabric which doesn’t fray is called what?
Self edge
The edge of a woven fabric which doesn’t fray is called what?
Selvedge
The bias of a woven fabric is what?
45 degrees to the selvedge, across the grain of the fabric.
Weft threads run in which direction on a woven fabric?
Horizontally.
Do woven fabrics fray when cut?
Yes
Which are more elastic, woven or knitted fabrics?
Knitted.
Which weave type is denim an example of?
Twill
Which weave type produces a smooth and shiny fabric?
Satin
Describe a jacquard fabric.
Complex woven pattern, of high quality which is usually expensive.
Towelling and velvet are examples of which weave type?
Pile
Which weave type is most suitable for printing on as it has a smooth surface?
Plain weave
Give 2 benefits of a bonded/felted fabric.
Does not fray, can be made from recycled fibres
Give 2 disadvantages of a bonded/felted fabric.
Can stretch and distort, are weaker and less flexible than woven or knitted fabrics.
What 3 things are required to make wool/wet felt?
Water, friction and heat
Bonded fabrics use what to hold the layers of fibres together?
Adhesive, solvents, stitching or heat
Jersey fabric is an example of what construction technique?
Weft knitting
Name a characteristic of a knitted fabric.
It’s stretchy.
Give 2 disadvantages of a bonded/felted fabric.
Can stretch and distort and are weaker and less flexible than woven or knitted fabrics.
