Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

DT - Textiles (theory) > Need To Know > Flashcards

Need To Know Flashcards

0
Q

Name four examples of materials made from plants

A

Cotton
Flax
Coir
Sisal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

What are the two types of natural fibres

A

Plant and animal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Name four types of material made from animals

A

Silk
Wool
Angora
Mohair

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are synthetic materials made from

A

Oil

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Name three examples of synthetic materials

A

Acrylic
Polyester
Nylon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What fibre is made from wood pulp

A

Regenerated cellulose (viscose, acetate, modal)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are smart fibres

A

Materials that change when exposed to change in temperature pressure or light (eg. Thermochromic dyes)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Properties of woven fabrics and two examples

A

Strong
Does not fray
Cool
Does not loose shape

Eg. Denim and corduroy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the properties of knitted fabrics and two examples

A 
Made from loops
Stretches
Looses shape
Unravels
Warm

Eg. Jersey and fleece

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the properties of non-woven fabrics and name two examples

A

Made from fibres which have not been spun
Weak
Easily torn
Cheap to produce

Eg. Felt and interfacing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Name the functional characteristics

A 
Strength
Durability
Crease/stain/water/flame resistant
Aftercare
Cost
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the comfort properties

A 
Absorbency
Breathability 
Elasticity
Softness
Strength
Warmth
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the aesthetic properties

A

Handle
Drape
Colour
Appearance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Why are fabrics mixed or blended

A

So that you can get a fabric with the performance characteristics you need

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Name the fabric finishing processes

A

Brushing
Calendaring
Chemical finishes
Stain/flame/water resistance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Name four special finishing treatments

A

Anti-bacterial
Light sensitive
Deodorant
To black U-V rays

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Name some fabric decoration techniques

A 
Embroidery
Screen printing
Tie dye
Batik
Appliqué
Block printing
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is fixing

A

Making sure that the dye stays in the fabric (die any run when washed)
Done with heat, salt or other chemicals

18
Q

What are components

A

Separately manufactured items that are added to a product (buttons, zips, lace, braid)

19
Q

What are the four ways of shaping a garment

A

Darts
Tucks
Gathering
Elastication

20
Q

Name the types of seams

A 
Plain seam
French seam
Double stitched
Flat felled seam
Overlocked seam
21
Q

What is the process of fibre to fabric

A
  • fibres twisted together by spinning to made yarn
  • yarn is knitted or woven to make fabrics
  • different ways of knitting or weaving change the type of fabric, altering the look, properties and feel
22
Q

Types of woven fabric

A

Satin
Twill
Pile
Plain

23
Q

Types of knitted fabric

A 
Jersey
Double jersey
Velour
Fur fabric
Fleece
24
Q

Types of non-woven fabrics

A

Interfacing
Felt
Bondaweb
Wadding

25
Q

What is a fabric finish

A

Applied to a fabric to approve its appearance, feel or other properties

26
Q

What are the main types of finishing

A

Physical
Chemical
Biological
Coated

27
Q

Why are fabric finishes used

A

To improve the fabric in some way

  • improve the appearance, feel, drape
  • change the texture of the fabric
  • modify care requirements
28
Q

What can smart materials do

A
  • alter according to external stimulus

- change when temperature changes

29
Q

What are interactive textiles

A

Involves including a circuit and micro-chip in a fabric so that it can act like a computer (eg. Hats and glove shat generate power through movement and then produce energy to keep the wearer warm)

30
Q

Name five modern materials

A

Micro-encapsulation (smell contained in fibres)
Kevlar (bullet proof vests)
Polartec (biodegradable - from plastic bottles to make fleece fabric)
Nomex (heat proof fabric - firefighters)
Neoprene (synthetic rubber - wetsuits)

31
Q

What is CAD

A

Computer aided design is any designing done by using a computer

32
Q

What are 2 advantage and disadvantages of CAD

A

Adv.
Quick to change scale or colours of design
Designs can be sent to buyer for approval

Dis.
Very expensive to buy
Designers have to be trained to use software

33
Q

What is CAM

A

Computer aided manufacture is the making of textile products where the machine is controlled by the computer

34
Q

Two advantages and disadvantages of CAM

A

Adv.
Can work 24/7
Very accurate

Dis.
Very expensive to buy machine
If machine breaks it will need specialist parts to repair it

35
Q

What is quality control

A

Quality control checks are carried out when manufacturing a product to ensure that it is fit for purpose, week made and safe

36
Q

Name 3 checks that can be done in quality control

A
  • raw materials and components checked for faults
  • construction methods checked to make sure they are applied correctly
  • final product checked against a ‘gold seal’ prototype to ensure that it is the correct size, colour and fit
37
Q

What is fair trading

A

Fairtrade means that producers get a fair, realistic price for their product that covers the cost of making it

38
Q

What is the eco-label

A

The European Eco label can be used on products that contain no harmful substances and cause minimum damage to the environment

39
Q

What are the six R’s

A 
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Rethink
Refuse
Repair
40
Q

What is a risk assesment

A

A systematic process if evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking

41
Q

What is a Seam

A

A lien where tow pieces of fabric are seen together in a garment

42
Q

What is sub-assembly

A

Collection of parts put together as a unit, to be used in the making of a larger assembly or a final or higher item

DT - Textiles (theory) (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions