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Question 1

weaving as a commercial process

Answer 1

Large, automated industical looms are controlled by CAD software that allows colour sheme and weave patterns.

Question 2

where does commecrial dyeing takes place

Answer 2

in large vats before being heated and dried

Question 3

when is - stock or yarn dyed ?

Answer 3

dyes the fibres before they become fabric

Question 4

when is - piece dyed ?

Answer 4

dyes the piece of fabric

Question 5

when is - garment dyed ?

Answer 5

dyes clothing once it is made

Question 6

describe screen painting

Answer 6

a screen with the stencil of the pattern has dye wiped over it too produce an accurate, repeatable print.It separate screen for each colour.

Question 7

decribe roller printing:

Answer 7

roller printing can be used for long stripped patterns.A roller for each colour has a pattern embossed on it.As the fabric passes under a rolled the colour is added on.

Question 8

describe sublimation printing:

Answer 8

sublimation ink is printed onto coated paper.Once heated the is transferred onto the fabric.

Question 9

descibe digital printing:

Answer 9

digital printing allows fabric to be printed on directly from an inkjet head.It is expensive but offeres a wide range of colours.

Question 10

what is tolerance

Answer 10

in textiles is the amount of acceptance variation from the specified measurments from which you can cut out pattern.

Question 11

what is seam allowance

Answer 11

amount of material between the edge of the fabric and the seam, and it is tested to check it meets the specification

Question 12

name 4 examples of quality control

Answer 12

seams are sewn straight
compononets are sewn straitgh and strong
fabric has no faults or misprints
sticthing is straight/ neat

Question 13

advantages of screen printing

Answer 13

cheap to make
low ecoomical print
small and large patterns
range of colours
very accurate

Question 14

disandvantages of screen printing

Answer 14

only one colour at a time
different screen for each print
size determined by size frame
repeat not accurate

Question 15

name 4 decorative finishes:

Answer 15

quilting, applique, embroidery, piping

Question 16

stain resistant:
used on:

Answer 16

stain resistant chmicals are applied to the fabric , dirt does not cling
used on school, soft furnishing , outdoors

Question 17

flame retard:
used on:

Answer 17

chemicals are applied to yarn or fabric to make it less likely to catch fire.
children’s nightwear, some workwear,

Question 18

water resistance:

Answer 18

silicone is sprayed onto the fabric surface.Droplets of water stay on surface.It is not waterproff!!

Question 19

Grease resistance:
used on:

Answer 19

a chemical is applied that prevent crease when the fabric is worn used.
formal skirt, suit , school wear

Question 20

what are laminations are made up off
why is it used

Answer 20

layers of different material stacked up on each other.
strenghet, protection, insulation

Question 21

name 6 Rs

Answer 21

re use
refuse
re think
repair
re cycle
reduce

Question 22

name 5 methods of fininshing a raw edge:

Answer 22

bias binding
zig zag sticth
over- locker seam
french seam
pinking shears

Question 23

what are benefits of finishing a raw edge

Answer 23

it will look professional, not fray

Question 24

describe darts

Answer 24

used to shape a garment on the bust, waist or back by sewing parallel lines

Question 25

where are darts used

Answer 25

bust area, waist, back to shape body

Question 26

describinng quilting

Answer 26

achived using layers of fabric that are stichted togheter around a central wadding to create a thick , warm quilt

Question 27

whats a purpose of quilting

Answer 27

to secure the layers of quilt - not shifting

Question 28

describe bias binding and it purpose

Answer 28

place a bias tape on raw edge sew, bent over and sew again
to finish off raw edges so they dont fray

Question 29

describe gathering and its purpose

Answer 29

achived by sewing two parallel lines to the top of a piece of fabric that can be pulled gently to ruffle up.
it is used to create fulness and roundness

Question 30

describe pleats and its purpose

Answer 30

folds of fabric that are sewn into place and used to shape skirt
it creates freedom when moving , volume , narrowness