Textiles Flashcards
What are the types of fabric?
•natural
•synthetic
•woven
•blended
•non woven
•knitted
What is natural fabric?
Natural fabric comes from a plant or animal.
What is synthetic fabric?
Synthetic fabric is man made fabric.
What is woven fabric?
Interlacing yarn to make fabric
What is non woven fabric?
Non woven fabric is made of fibres bonded with glue or heat.
What is blened fabric?
Blended fabric is a mixture of natural and synthetic fabric.
What is knitted fabric?
Knitted fabric is yarn interlocked to form a fabric.
What are the properties of gore-tex fabric?
•waterproof
•breathable
What are the properties of kevlar?
•heat resistant
•high strength
What are the properties of no mex fabric?
•fire retardant
What are the properties of microfiber fabrics?
•warm
•soft
•absorbent
What is micro encapsulation?
Micro encapsulation is when a liquid or solid substance is trapped within the fibres of a material.
What are some examples of natural fabric?
Cotton
Wool
Silk
What are some examples of synthetic fabric?
Elastane
Polyester
Polyamide
