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RANDOM FLASHARDS Flashcards

1
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what are the benefits of a cotton and polyester blend?

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fabrics are easier to care for and they are more crease resistant

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what are non-woven fabrics?

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fabrics made by bonding fibres using heat, needle felting or adhesives

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why are fibres blended?

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improves the performance, comfort, appearance and after care. can also save costs on expensive fabrics

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what is knitting?

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a process of interlocking yarns used for t shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies

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what is a satin weave?

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designed to give a shiny surface for fabrics used for dresses

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what is a plain weave?

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weaving in a criss cross pattern and makes fabrics used for furnishings and fashion

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what is a twill weave?

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gives a diagonal pattern
very strong
used for jeans

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what is weaving?

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2 yarns are woven together at right angles. the fabric is made strong and is used for t shirts, jeans and trousers

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9
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name two vegetable fibres

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cotton and linen

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name 3 animal fibres

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wool, silk and angora

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name 4 regenerated fibres

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viscose, modal, acetate and lyocell

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name 3 synthetic fibres

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acrylic, polyester and nylon

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what are some properties of viscose?

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good strength
fair absorbency
good for dyeing
soft
good drape
washable
used for linings for trousers, jackets, cushions and bags
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what is micro-encapsulation?

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these fabrics change with touch and can involve perfume or medicines, odour or insect repellents

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what is memory textiles?

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shape memory polymers react to the environment often used in mattresses

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what re smart materials?

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sense their conditions and respond to them then revert to their original state

17
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what are electro textiles?

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conductive fibres can be woven in with other fibres to make touch sensitive fabric. fibre optics can be made into wearable electronics

18
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what are phase changing materials?

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regulates a fabric temperature either heating it up or cooling it down

19
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what is a commercial dyeing method?

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continuous dying, the fabric is passed through a dye bath and then squeezed between rollers

20
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what is another commercial dyeing method?

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rotary screen printing where rollers have different colours

21
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what are the properties of silk?

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made by silkworms
soft to touch
good drape
cool to wear
water absorbent
strong
22
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what are the properties of polyester?

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synthetic fabric made from oil and coal
excellent strength
prevents creases
water repellent
easy to care for
23
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what are the properties of linen?

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a natural fibre made from flax fibre
cool to wear
absorbent
strong
creases easily

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