RANDOM FLASHARDS Flashcards
what are the benefits of a cotton and polyester blend?
fabrics are easier to care for and they are more crease resistant
what are non-woven fabrics?
fabrics made by bonding fibres using heat, needle felting or adhesives
why are fibres blended?
improves the performance, comfort, appearance and after care. can also save costs on expensive fabrics
what is knitting?
a process of interlocking yarns used for t shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies
what is a satin weave?
designed to give a shiny surface for fabrics used for dresses
what is a plain weave?
weaving in a criss cross pattern and makes fabrics used for furnishings and fashion
what is a twill weave?
gives a diagonal pattern
very strong
used for jeans
what is weaving?
2 yarns are woven together at right angles. the fabric is made strong and is used for t shirts, jeans and trousers
name two vegetable fibres
cotton and linen
name 3 animal fibres
wool, silk and angora
name 4 regenerated fibres
viscose, modal, acetate and lyocell
name 3 synthetic fibres
acrylic, polyester and nylon
what are some properties of viscose?
good strength fair absorbency good for dyeing soft good drape washable used for linings for trousers, jackets, cushions and bags
what is micro-encapsulation?
these fabrics change with touch and can involve perfume or medicines, odour or insect repellents
what is memory textiles?
shape memory polymers react to the environment often used in mattresses
what re smart materials?
sense their conditions and respond to them then revert to their original state
what are electro textiles?
conductive fibres can be woven in with other fibres to make touch sensitive fabric. fibre optics can be made into wearable electronics
what are phase changing materials?
regulates a fabric temperature either heating it up or cooling it down
what is a commercial dyeing method?
continuous dying, the fabric is passed through a dye bath and then squeezed between rollers
what is another commercial dyeing method?
rotary screen printing where rollers have different colours
what are the properties of silk?
made by silkworms soft to touch good drape cool to wear water absorbent strong
what are the properties of polyester?
synthetic fabric made from oil and coal excellent strength prevents creases water repellent easy to care for
what are the properties of linen?
a natural fibre made from flax fibre cool to wear absorbent strong creases easily
