Stock forms & Sizes Flashcards
1
Q
How is fabric sold?
A
Off the roll or bolt
By the metre
2
Q
Define denier
A
- refers to fineness of fabric
e.g 100 denier tights - thick
10 denier tights - fine
3
Q
Define double weight fabric (3)
A
- it’s a double thickness
- appears the same on both sides
- more expensive
4
Q
What does fabric weight vary according to? (3)
A
- construction method
- fibre type
- applied finishes
5
Q
State 3 standard widths for textile fabrics
A
90cm
137cm
154cm
6
Q
How are yarns classed?
+ example
A
According to their thickness and number of threads that are spun together to make yarn
E.g. - 4 ply has four threads, whereas 2 ply is thinner
