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Fibres Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of fibres?

A

Thread that can be spun into yarn. Thread like plant and animal tissue

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What are the types of fibres?

A

Textiles materials are split into 3 stages
SPINNING- fibres are spun into yarns
WEAVING or KNITTING- yarns become fabrics
FINISHING- fabrics are finished to make them more useful

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3
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What are the 2 types of fibres

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Natural fibres
And
Manufactured fibres

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4
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What is the natural fibres split into?

A

Plant fibres
And
Animal fibres

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5
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What are the manufactured fibres split into?

A

Regenerated fibres
And
Synthetic fibres

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6
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5 examples of plant fibres

A 
Cotton
Linen
Hemp
Kapok 
Jute
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7
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5 example of animal fibres

A 
Wool (sheep)
Silk (silk worm) 
Cashmere (goat)
Angora (rabbit)
Mohair (camel)
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5 examples of regenerated fibres

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Viscose 
Tercel 
Triacetate 
Acetate 
Lyocell
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9
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4 examples of synthetic fibres

A

Polyester
Acrylic
Elastane
Polyamide

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10
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What is the process for wool from sheep to yarn

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Sheer the sheep
Wash fleece(removes dirt)
Sort wool
Card wool (aligns fibres)
Comb wool (removes shorter fibres)
Spin wool (into a single strand of yarn)
Ply yarn (5 single strands of yarn twisted together)
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11
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What are fibres

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Fibres are the raw material from which yarns are made. Yarns can then be woven or knitted into fabrics

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What are some properties of cotton

A

Strong
Absorbent
Hard wearing
Versatile

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Advantages of cotton

A

Strong when wet
Comfortable to wear
Durable

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14
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Disadvantages of cotton

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Creases easily
Burns easily
Shrinks

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15
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What are some advantages for wool

A

Warm
Doesn’t create easily
Comfortable

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16
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Disadvantages of wool

A

May shrink when washed

May feel uncomfortable and itchy

17
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Properties of wool

A

Durable
Comfortable
Flame resistant

18
Q

Advantages of acrylic

A

Good elasticity
Cheap
Soft
Strong

19
Q

Disadvantages of acrylic

A

High flammability

Not absorbent

20
Q

Properties of acrylic

A

Easily washed
Retains shape
Quick drying

21
Q

What is the definition of mixed fibres

A

Is where one type of yarn is mixed with at least one other type of yarn during the production of fabric

22
Q

Example of mixed fibres

A

Cotton yarn and Lycra yarn

23
Q

A reason for mixing fibres

A

To improve appearance

To improve quality

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