Textiles and Fabrics Flashcards
What is a fibre ?
starting point for all textile products
What is a yarn ?
tiny hair-like structures that are twisted together
What is a natural fibre ?
fibres which are found in both plants and animals
Name three examples of a natural fibre
cotton,wool and silk
What is an synthetic fibre ?
man made fibres and come from a range of sources including coal, oil and minerals.
Name three examples of a synthetic fibre
- polyester
- acrylic
- nylon
Explain why synthetic fibres and not sustainable
they are mostly non-biodegradable
Give examples of useful properties synthetic fibres can be engineering to have
- flame resistance
- crease resistance
- stain resistance
What is a mixed/blended fibre ?
a fibre that has been mixed with other fibres to improve its quality, aesthetics, function or cost of the final fabric.
Explain why you would want a mixed/blended fibre
for aesthetic reasons such as varying lustre or colours.
What is a popular blended fibre ?
polyester cotton (polyester + cotton fibres)
What is a woven fabric ?
a fabric that consists of warp and weft yarns
What does the term ‘warp’ yarn mean ?
yarn that has been woven vertically
What does the term ‘weft’ yarn mean ?
yarn that has been woven horizontally in an under/over configuration
What are the two different categories of non-woven fabrics ?
bonded and felted
