Fibres and Fabric Flashcards
What are fibers?
Fibers are hair-like structures that are spun and twisted together to form yarn.
What do yarns consist of?
Yarns consist of fibres that are arranged parallel to each other and then twisted together to form thread.
What is fabric?
Fabric is a flat structure that is constructed from fibers and yarns.
What is weaving?
This is the process of constructing fabric by interlacing the weft yarns and warp yarns at right angles to each other.
What are weft yarns?
These are yarns that run crosswise during weaving.
What are warp yarns?
These are yarns that run lengthwise during weaving.
What is a selvedge?
The tightly woven area of a fabric that prevents the fabric from unravelling.
Name the classifications (groups) of fibers.
Natural fibers
Man-made fibers
Name 4 natural fibers.
Silk
Linen
100% cotton
Camel wool
Cashmere wool
Name 4 man-made fibers.
Nylon
Rayon
Polyester
Terelyne
Name the methods of fabric construction.
Weaving
Knitting
Plaiting
What is yarn?
Yarn is spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.
