Knitted, non and woven Fabrics

Question 0

What is warp knitting

Answer 0

A series of interlocking loops or chains that run vertically along the fabric

Question 1

What is weft knitting

Answer 1

Yarns that are knitted in horizontal rows

Question 2

Which is more stretchy weft or warp

Answer 2

Weft

Question 3

Three good things about knitted fabrics

Answer 3

There warm
They can be bulked up by a finishing called napping or brushing which make it feel fluffy
When elastane is added it is more stretchy

Question 4

Five examples of woven fabrics

Answer 4

Twill weave
Plain weave
Satin weave
Jacquard weave

Question 5

Four characteristics of woven fabric

Answer 5

They fray easy when cut
Strongest along the grain
Don’t stretch much
Close weave stronger and firmer

Question 6

What are wool felts

Answer 6

They are made by fibres in a solution, heated then passed though mechanical rollers

Question 7

That are the key characteristics of non woven fabrics

Answer 7

Find fray easily
Have no grain
Don’t stretch
They are permeable