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prelim Flashcards

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cotton properties

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strong, inelastic, high heat tolerance, absorbent

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rayon properties

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high lustre, good drape, absorbent, poor elasticity, low strength

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external structure

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length, diameter, surface and cross sectional shape

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selvedge

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the reinforced edge of a fabric that does not fray

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high twist yarn properties

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firm, smooth, good lustre, strong, good elasticity

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amorphous structure

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polymers in random arrangement and there are large distances between them = weak fibre e.g. wool and rayon

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chemical composition

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what fibres are made from e.g. wool = protein and cotton = cellulose

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woollen yarn

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fuzzy, weak, softer handle, more absorbent e.g. knitting wool

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what is aesthetic design?

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surface decoration or design that enhances the appearance of textile related items

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slub yarn

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yarn that can be made from either single or ply yarns

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yarn

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basic thread component of all fabric construction

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filament fibres

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long or continuous fibres

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types of knitted fabrics

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single knit, double knit, pile knot, tricot knit, lace and net

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boucle yarn

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yarn created by combining different plied yarns together

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cotton end uses

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summer clothing
bedding
towels

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textile quality

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refers to the total set of performance characteristics relating to a textile component, item or product

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crystalline structure

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polymers are packed closely together and in parallel arrangement = strong fibre e.g. nylon

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factors contributing to textile value

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heirloom, vintage, handcrafted, unique, designer label, technologically advanced, religious significance, social significance, economic value

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low twist yarn properties

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soft, poor resiliency, weak, good insulation and poor elasticity

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types of woven fabrics

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plain, twill, satin, jacquard, crepe and pile weaves

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course

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a horizontal row of loops in a knitted fabric

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nylon end uses

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industrial uses - sleeping bags tents, top, parachutes

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nylon properties

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strong fibre with good elasticity, wrinkle and shrink resistant, hydrophobic

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wool properties

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weak fibre with good elasticity, high crease resistance, good absorbency, low heat tolerance, high heat retainment

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combed cotton yarn properties and end uses

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medium to high twist, even, smooth, durable, soft, absorbent e.g. knitted cotton underwear, cotton lawn

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polyester properties

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strong fibre with good elasticity, low shrinkage, wrinkle resistant, hydrophobic

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cotton/poly blend

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good strength, good absorbency, increased elasticity, good heat tolerance

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nylon/elastomeric blend

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good lustre, good drape, excellent strength, low absorbency, great elasticity

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what is functional design?

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items designed for a specific purpose that may include examples from all the focus areas

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carded cotton yarn properties and end uses

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low to medium twist, uneven thickness of yarn, strong, soft, absorbent e.g. drill, jeans, towelling

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weft

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running across the width of fabric

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wool end uses

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jumpers, cardigans, carpets

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non woven fabrics

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felts, webs and films

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assessing quality

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design, trademarks, fabric quality, legislation, care labelling

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worsted yarn

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smooth and fine, finer, durable, less absorbent = quick drying e.g. fine wool suiting

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textured filament yarns

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made from synthetic fibres that have been modified to add texture bulk and elasticity

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textile value

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monetary or significant resource value

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wale

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a vertical row of loops in a knitted fabric

39
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polyester end uses

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apparel, furnishings

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core spun yarns

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yarn with a centre or core of one fibre composition, around which another fibre is spun or wrapped

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staple fibres

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short fibres

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warp

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running length of fabric

43
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elastomeric

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high strength and abrasion resistance, good absorbency, great elasticity

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Plain weave properties

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Strong, even and flat texture, poor absorbency

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Twill weave properties

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Diagonal, heavier than plain, most durable

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Satin weave properties

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Warp goes over four weft yarns and under one. Poor strength but highly lustrous

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Jacquard weave properties

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Patterns, expensive, highly decorative

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Pile weave properties

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Decorative weave, e.g. towel, high absorbency

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Crepe weave

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Random arrangement of floats, all over pebble effect

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Single knit properties

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Ladder easily, stretchy, weft knitting

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Weft knitting

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One length of yarn and the loops are formed along the width of the fabric

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Warp knitting

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Uses one yarn per needle or wale, loops run the length of the fabric

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Double knit properties

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Weft knitting, resilient, absorbent

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