Fibre blends (Unit 2)

Question 1

What is a fibre blend?

Answer 1

A combonation of two or more different types of fibres brought together for a specific purpose.

Question 2

What must a fibre blend have to be sucessfull in the textile marketplace?

Answer 2

Advanced end use properties or properties that make it different from the single fibre properties.

Question 3

What are the main reasons for blending fibres?

Answer 3

1. To reduced the fabric -> increase profit
2. To give different handle and texture effects
3. To give specific qualities for the particular end-use
4. To make the fabric easier to care for
5. To make the fabric more crease resistant
6. To allow fabrics to heat-set

Question 4

What are some benifits of adding natural fibres to a blend?

Answer 4

To increase moisture absorbency, greater comfort, reduce static electricity and improve asthetic appeal

Question 5

What are some benifits of adding sythetic fibres to a blend?

Answer 5

To impove strength, wash and wear characteristics, wrinkle resistance and to add lustre or sheen.

Question 6

What is an Intimate fibre blend?

Answer 6

Different yarns are combined before they are spun.

Question 7

What is a Mixed fibre blend?

Answer 7

A combanation of yarns used e.g the warp of a weave is nylon while the weft is cotton.

Question 8

What is a combonation fibre blend?

Answer 8

A blend ply yarns (two or more yarns twisted together)