Other fabrics Flashcards
ability of fabric to take in moisture
Absorbency
interlinking diamond shape of varying colors, diagonal checkerboard
Argyle
small cloth over backs or arms of chair
Antimacassar
thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth, helps conserve warmth
Batting
used for bed or decorative purposes
Bedding
square panel of fabric without elastic edge on bed
Bed Sheet
fabric bedding treatment between upper and lower mattress to touch floor
Bed Skirt
fabric bedding treatment, cover top mattress
Bedspread
cut from corner to opposite, diagonal corner
Bias Cut
removal of excess knots, bumps, loose threads and slubs before finishing process by burling iron/tweezers
Burling
quilt made of many small patches each of different piece
Charm quilt
painted linen from Chitta
Chite
series of clippings attached to purchase sample to show color line
Color Mag
complete color range of given series
Color Line
individual color of particular style or pattern
Color Way
waviness or curviness or fiber or yarn,
Crimp
rubbing off color from woven or printed fabrics
Crocking
tightly woven or coated fabric prevent down feathers from penetrating surface
Down Proof
fabric with patterned cut outs, stitching and embroidery to prevent raveling
Eyelet
ability of fiber to return to its original length immediately after removal of stress
Elasticity
calendering process engraved with use of heated rollers
Embossing
embellishment of fabric which colored threads sewn to create design
Embroidery
thin piece of material put under other material to add color/brilliance
Foil
stiff fabric used to support, reinforce and give shape, placed between lining and outer fabric
Interfacing
layer of fabric inserted between face and lining garment
Interlining
Originally type of English with strong ornamental influence
Jacobean
Fabric made in same shape as outer fabric, lining, support and protects outer fabric and hide seams as wwll
Lining
fabric construction created in weft yarn with grad or shaded tone colored pattern
Ombre
continuous filament rayon
Ondelette
hand quilting technique stitched follow printed motifs
Outline Quilting
fabric used to provide additional cushioning
Padding
Intricate interlocking curvilinear pattern in India, teardrop shape printed pattern
Paisley
fine silk fabric
Peau de Soie
number of filling yarn per inch
Pick Count
fine hand stitched needlepoint design on canvas, one foundation threads rather than multiple threads
Petit Count
form undesirable slumps of loose fiber
Pill
fiber that break in yarn due to frcition
Pilling
fabric designed to protect pillow from soiling
Pillow Sham
combed and card fabric in satin construction, calendered for high luster finish
Polished Cotton
fabric layer of down fiberfill between two layer and held in place by stitching or sealing
Quilt
fabric selvages run horizontally rather than vertically, non directional to avoid unwanted seams
Railroaded
dye resistant products applied, only background fabric dyed
Reverse printing
decorative covering for pillows
Sham
“Monkey Trick”, decor using monkeys in human costume
Singeries
Large panel of fabric in pairs on top of bed
Sheet
cloth having fin and irregular streaked pattern
Strie
slender decorative cloth, lengthwise center of dining table
Table Runner
small decorative spread or coverlet, woven with fringe
Throw
cotton or printed documentary fabric in monotone
Toile
fabric in one color with 18-19thC
Toile de Jouy
blended yarns of twisted linen and cotton yarns textured finsih
Union Cloth
used to make soft seating including wood or metal
Upholstery
rayon fiber of superior quality imitate silk
Viscose
tapestry needlepoint bound fabric to hung on wall, suspended from drapery rod
Wall Hanging
fabric procedure using commercial washing machines mimic worn effect
Washed goods
