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Fibres & Textiles Flashcards

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What are the categories of textiles and fibres?

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Natural fibers
Synthetic fibers
Woven textiles
Non woven textiles
Knitted textiles

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What are natural fibers? Give 2 examples.

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Natural fibers are sourced from animals and plants such as silk, cotton, jute, wool.
Animal- wool
Plant- cotton

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of wool?

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Warm
Repels rain
Hangs well
Dries slow
Can shrink
Heavy when wet
Coats, blankets, jackets, mufflers

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of cotton?

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Cool
Soft
Good drape
Creases easy
Burns easy
Dries slowly
Towels, socks, shirts, bedding

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What are synthetic fibers? Give two examples.

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Artificial fibers usually made from oil and coal such as Lycra, acrylic, polyester

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of polyester?

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Dries quickly
Stain resistant
Crease resistant
Soft
Not breathable
Not eco friendly
Raincoats, formal wear, fleeces

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of acrylic?

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Warm
Dries quickly
Good drape
Crease resistant
Stiff
May irritate skin
Sportswear, blankets, jackets

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What are woven textiles? Give two examples.

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Weaving warp and wefts to turn yarn into fabric on a loom.
Plain weave- Calico
Twill weave- denim

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of calico?

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Cheap
Good background
Same on both sides
Firm
Varied quality
Shirts, bags, bedding

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of denim?

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Hardwearing
Hangs well
Interesting to look at
Frays
Jeans, jackets, curtains

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What are non-woven textiles? Give 2 examples.

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Fibers that are layered to form a web that are bonded by:
Felting
Bonding

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of felted wool?

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Does not unravel or fray
Excellent sound insulator
Eco friendly
Expensive
Deforms when wet
Pool table surface, hats, slippers, bags

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of bonded fibers?

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Doesn’t fray
Cheap
Does not drape
Weaker when wet
Wet wipes, disposable overalls

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What are knitted textiles? Give 2 examples.

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Textiles made from interlocking loops of yarn either warp or weft.
Warp knitted
Weft knitted

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of warp knitted fabric?

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Stretchy
Retains heat
Curls at edges
Can loose shape
Lace, nets, geo textiles, swimwear

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What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of weft knitted fabric?

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Stretchy
Comfortable
Ladders easily
T-shirts, tops, socks

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