INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES CH 1

Question 1

Define fibre

Answer 1

1)A “fibre” is defined as any product capable of being woven or otherwise made into a fabric.
2)It may be thought of as the smallest visible unit of textile production.
3) A fibre has a pliable hair like strand that is very small in diameter in relation to its length.
4) It is a bundle of molecules whose length is much more than its width.

Question 2

Define yarns

Answer 2

1) Yarns are produced by twisting or spinning of the textile fibre and in turn a fabric is a planar structure produced by interlacing or interlocking of yarns.
2) Yarn is the generic name for an assemblage of fibres that is laid or twisted together.
3) Yarn is an assemblage of number of fibres twisted together by spinning.
4) Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands.
5) Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery and rope making.

Question 3

Define fabric

Answer 3

1) Cloth may be used synonymously with fabric but often refers to a finished piece of fabric used for a specific purpose.
2) A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn.
3) Fabric refers to any material made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting, or bonding that may be used in production of further goods.

Question 4

Define finish

Answer 4

1) A fabric finish is applied to a fabric once it has been made to improve its appearance, feel or to increase its serviceability.
2) Finishing refers to the processes that convert the woven or knitted cloth into a usable material and more specifically to any process performed after dyeing the yarn or fabric to improve the look, performance, or “hand” of the finished textile or clothing.

Question 5

Define textiles

Answer 5

1) The word “textiles” comes from the latin term texere, “woven”.
2) Any type of material made from fibres or other extended linear materials such as thread or yarn.
3) Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibres.
4) Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knitting, or pressing fibres together.

Question 6

Explain apparel

Answer 6

Clothing and fashion underwent several transformations in the early modern world, reflecting the changing social, political, religious, and economic forces of which they were a part and an expression. Reflecting a heightened clothes-conscious, men and women constructed their identity by wearing garments.
1) PROTECTION- From elements like weather, environmental dangers and occupational hazards.
2) ADORNMENT- Clothing can affect a person’s mental attitude and morale in a good way. This is done through adornment or decoration. Adornment provides a psychological feeling of well-being through beauty. It differs between cultures and it changes over time.
3) BEAUTY - Is a quality that gives pleasure to the senses. It creates a positive emotional reaction in the viewer. People have a need to make them look more attractive. Body adornment enhances self-concept and personality.
4) IDENTIFICATION - It is the process of describing who someone is or what someone does. Clothing can identify employees of restaurants, hotels, hospitals, or stores, and people of many other professions.
5) MODESTY - Modesty is the covering of a person’s body according to the code of decency of that person’s society.
6) STATUS - A person’s status is his or her position or rank compared with that of others. Good or high status is usually associated with recognition , prestige, and social acceptance. Clothing is someone used to gain a higher rank in society.
7) INDIVIDUALITY - When people choose styles and colours that are totally different from those of their friends, they are communicating their individuality.
8) PERSONALITY - A person’s personality happy or sad, shy or outgoing, warm or aloof, kind or mean, relaxed and stiff, or something else can be expressed with different coloured clothes.

Question 7

Explain household textiles

Answer 7

Household textiles, frequently referred to as soft furnishings, are fabrics used in the home. So Home textiles are made with different fibre composition, textures, colours, finishes and designs suitable for different needs and tastes. Home textiles include a wide range of products. Some of the most common home textile products are :-
1) Home furnishing fabrics
2) Bed spreads
3) Blankets
4) Pillows and pillow covers
5) Cushion and cushion covers
6) Carpets and rugs
7) Wall hangings
8) Different types of towels
9) Table cloth and mats
10) Kitchen linen and other kitchen accessories
11) Bathroom Accessories