fibres and fabrics

Question 1

explain draping properties

Answer 1

soft and silky and hangs in soft folds properties
-single weaves, satin weaves, weft knits of wool, cotton and cotton blends
-silk and acetate

Question 2

why should overalls should be made of fabric that has good durability

Answer 2

overalls need to be washed often
-they need to be durable and strong

Question 3

describe how a textile fabric tested for strength

Answer 3

good strength for the sake of uniform and work clothes

Question 4

name parts of clothing prone to friction

Answer 4

knee areas and folded and folded areas

Question 5

what is pilling

Answer 5

appearance of small balls of fibre eg jersey

Question 6

what properties should be sunlight resistant

Answer 6

curtains

Question 7

what’s colourfastness

Answer 7

-colourfastness: fabrics that don’t lose their colour during laundering

Question 8

what’s abrasion resistant

Answer 8

-abrasion occurs when fabrics rub against surfaces, these are fabrics that don’t do that.

Question 9

what’s absorbency

Answer 9

-fabrics that take up and hold moisture

Question 10

what’s conductivity

Answer 10

-refers to the ability to allow heat through from one side to the other.

Question 11

what’s the reaction to water and chemicals

Answer 11

-delicate fabrics don’t react in the same way to chemicals and water

Question 12

what’s flame retardant finish

Answer 12

-flammable fabrics can be impregnated with flame retardant chemicals that prevents the spreading of flames and stops fabrics from burning

Question 13

what’s water proof and water repellent

Answer 13

-waterproof: chemically treated fabric that water won’t penetrate
-water repellant: coated with a finish that makes the water bead off the fabric

Question 14

what’s water proof and water repellent

Answer 14

-waterproof: chemically treated fabric that water won’t penetrate
-water repellant: coated with a finish that makes the water bead off the fabric