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Fabrics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of a fibre?

A

A fine hair like structure

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2
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What are short fibres called?

A

Staple

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3
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What are long fibres called?

A

Filament

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4
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The process of turning fibres into yarns is called?

A

Spinning

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5
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What are the 3 methods of turning fibres into fabrics called?

A

Weaving, knitting, bonded/felted

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6
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Do warp threads run vertically or horizontally?

A

Vertically

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7
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The edge of the fabric which doesn’t fray is called what?

A

Self edge

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8
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The edge of a woven fabric which doesn’t fray is called what?

A

Selvedge

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9
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The bias of a woven fabric is what?

A

45 degrees to the selvedge, across the grain of the fabric.

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10
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Weft threads run in which direction on a woven fabric?

A

Horizontally.

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11
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Do woven fabrics fray when cut?

A

Yes

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12
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Which are more elastic, woven or knitted fabrics?

A

Knitted.

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13
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Which weave type is denim an example of?

A

Twill

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14
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Which weave type produces a smooth and shiny fabric?

A

Satin

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15
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Describe a jacquard fabric.

A

Complex woven pattern, of high quality which is usually expensive.

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16
Q

Towelling and velvet are examples of which weave type?

A

Pile

17
Q

Which weave type is most suitable for printing on as it has a smooth surface?

A

Plain weave

18
Q

Give 2 benefits of a bonded/felted fabric.

A

Does not fray, can be made from recycled fibres

19
Q

Give 2 disadvantages of a bonded/felted fabric.

A

Can stretch and distort, are weaker and less flexible than woven or knitted fabrics.

20
Q

What 3 things are required to make wool/wet felt?

A

Water, friction and heat

21
Q

Bonded fabrics use what to hold the layers of fibres together?

A

Adhesive, solvents, stitching or heat

22
Q

Jersey fabric is an example of what construction technique?

A

Weft knitting

23
Q

Name a characteristic of a knitted fabric.

A

It’s stretchy.

24
Q

Give 2 disadvantages of a bonded/felted fabric.

A

Can stretch and distort and are weaker and less flexible than woven or knitted fabrics.

Textiles (2 decks)

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