Textiles Flashcards
What is considered an animal fiber?
wool, silk
What is considered a plant fiber?
cotton, flax, jute, bamboo, grass, rush, hemp, coir, etc.
What is considered a mineral fiber?
asbestos, glass, metals
What testing standard is Colorfastness to Light, known as the Fade-Ometer test?
AATCC 16
What testing standard is Colorfastness to Crocking?
AATCC 8
What testing standard is Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method?
AATCC 147
What standard is the flooring radiant panel test?
ASTM E648
What standard is the Room Corner Test?
NFPA 265
What is the ability of a fabric to allow moisture vapor to be transmitted through the material?
breathability
What standard uses the Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test? Warp & weft of the fabric.
ASTM D4157
What standard uses the Martindale abrasion test? Figure 8 rub.
ASTM D4966
What standard is Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics? Double-Head Method , Rotary Platform. Abrasion of carpet.
ASTM D3884
What does this icon represent?
Physical Properties
Tekton is a trade name for what?
Olefin
Stainmaster is a trade name for what?
Nylon
What test exposes a portion of a fabric to a light source for a specific number of hours? Min. standard of 40 hrs with no change
fadeometer
Facts assesses the sustainability of
commercial or contract textiles
How far away should window treatments be located from the window?
2 inches
Typical width for return & overlap of drapery
12”
Combined total of headers and hems
16-20”
What window treatment allows for the most flexibility to control lighting?
venetian blinds
What are the 3 types of vinyl wallcovering?
Type I (light duty, residential use) / Type II (medium duty) / Type III (heavy duty)
What is the minimum height and location required for the number designating the floor level?
5 inches, located in the center of the sign
What does IIC stand for?
impact insulation class
What surface finish has the most sound absorbing qualities?
acoustical ceiling tile
While suspended acoustical ceilings can absorb sound for better acoustical qualities within a space, they do not __
prevent sound transmission between spaces to any appreciable extent.
In planning a design with wood paneling, ceiling coffers, and wainscoting for a restaurant, what percentage of wall and ceiling area cannot be exceeded?
10%
Changing a ceiling from gypsum wallboard to acoustic tile would most affect the room’s
reverberation
