Fabrics and Weaves

Question 1

Crepe

Answer 1

• crinkled or puckered surface
• highly twisted yarns
• OR short, irregular floats in warp and weft are arranged to give all-over random pattern

Question 2

Double Cloth

Answer 2

• two pieces of typically plain weave fabric attached with binding threads

Question 3

Jacquard/Brocade

Answer 3

• warp or weft float over surface to create intricate pattern

Question 4

Gabardine

Answer 4

• Burberry trenchcoat

- twill weave fabric

Question 5

Herringbone

Answer 5

• variation of twill weave

- zig-zag pattern

Question 6

Madras

Answer 6

• lightweight cotton fabric
• airy and porous
• linen weave
• distinctive use of uneven yarns
• summer dresses and blouses

Question 7

Prince of Whales Check

Answer 7

• woolen suiting
• twill pattern
• alternating dark stripes and light stripes create a pattern of small and large checks

Question 8

Properties of Satin Weave

Answer 8

• under 1, over 3
• can snag
• high lustre
• smooth

Question 9

Properties of Twill Weave

Answer 9

• under 1, over 2
• slightly raised surface is dirt repellent
• durable
• drape well

Question 10

Properties of Plain Weave

Answer 10

• under 1, over 1

- strongest weave due to highest amount of interlacing

Question 11

Production of Wool Felt

Answer 11

• fibre web is subjected to heat, pressure, alkaline liquors and repeated mechanical action

Question 12

Production of Needle Felts

Answer 12

• barbed needles penetrate a bulk of fibre forming loops and ‘tangling’ the fibres together