Textiles Flashcards
What are the three types or fibres and name examples
Natural- cotton, linen, wool, silk
Manmade- nylon, acrylic, polyester
Regenerated- viscose
What are the two types of fibres
Staple- short, like cat or dog hair, wool, cotton, acrylic
Continuous- long, like human hair, luxurious, nylon, silk
Weaving
Strong
Shirts, skirts, bedding, jeans, curtains
Knitting
Stretchy, comfy
Underwear, jumpers and t-shirts.
Bonded
Felt doesn’t need to be spun, weak short fibres compressed and glued together.
Surgical masks, kitchen cleaning cloths.
Wool- advantages
Breathable, has elasticity, doesn’t crease, warm to wear, very absorbent, low flammability, very soft next to skin, wide range of weights.
Wool- disadvantages
Expensive, may shrink when washed, takes long time to dry, can be itchy.
Wool- uses
Soft furnishings, carpets, blankets, suits, dresses and knitwear.
Silk- advantages
Smooth finish, high absorption of moisture, soft, comfy, fine, drapes well, wide variety of textures, easy to print on.
Silk- disadvantages
Expensive, may not wash well, can be weak when wet, may crease easily.
Silk- uses
Underwear, knitwear and soft furnishings.
Cotton- advantages
Comfy, durable, strong even when wet, absorbent, environmentally sustainable, inexpensive, hard wearing, cooling.
Cotton- disadvantages
Creases easily, dries slowly, shrinks, burns easily, highly flammable.
Cotton- uses
Soft furnishings, clothing
Nylon- advantages
Can be either long or short fibres, excellent abrasion resistance, lightweight, warm, absorbent, breathable, repels rain and moisture, good drape, durable, creases drop out.
Nylon- disadvantages
Low absorbency, can shrink so needs to be dry cleaned, poor resistance to UV light, can crease, static.