video Flashcards
what is ‘fast fashion’
- Buying garments at cheaper prices
- Fashion trends go in and out so quickly
- Knowing that you won’t get much wear out of those clothes
Define Textiles
includes fibres, yarn & fabrics.
Define Fibre
the most basic part of the fibre often spun into yarn.
Define Fabric
usually made from yarn, some fabrics made directly from fibres.
What were the sources of the 2 earliest fabrics for human beings?
Animal skins and plant fibres.
What plants were used to make the earliest types of fibres?
Flax
What is the fibre called that comes from the flax plant?
Linnen
List the various ways fabric can be created
knotting, twisting and weaving.
How did the Industrial Revolution change the way fabrics were created?
The people produced fabrics in their homes by hand as a cottage based industry to factory based, from being made by hand to being made by machine.
What was the main advantage of the Industrial Revolution?
Greater quantities of fabric were being produced, with a greater demand for fibres and yarns.
How are fibres classified?
- Natural Fibres 2. Man Made Fibres.
Name 2 natural bast fibres
Jute, ramie, hemp, and sisal.
What are the 2 main animal fibres?
Wool & Silk
Name 2 other natural specialized animal fibres
Mohair, Alpaca, Cashmere, and Camel.
Where do viscose, rayon and acetate come from?
Wood pulp.
List 2 properties that make rayon and acetate attractive fibres
Good drape, bright and lustrous.
List 3 synthetic fibres that derive from oil
Polyester, nylon and acrylic.
List 1 unique property of synthetic fibres
low moisture absorbency.
Why do we blend fibres?
To combine natural and synthetic fibres different properties-to use each of their advantages.
What does the carding of fibres do?
Lines up the yarn.
Once a fibre is carded, what is the next stage?
The fibre is spun and twisted into yarn
What are the 2 most common ways to turn yarn into fabric?
Weaving or knitting
What are the 3 basic weaves mentioned on the video?
Plain, twill and satin.
What are the 2 main types of knitting?
Weft knitting and warp knitting.
What does treating leather with tannin do to the leather?
Makes it soft and wearable.
What is added to wool fibres to create felt and how is it created?
Water and soap. Wool fibre is washed, rolled or flattened and then dried.
How are synthetic fibres made?
By passing liquid through a ‘spinneret’ to make a yarn like thread.
Give 1 property for the following fibres
Wool, Nylon and Lycra
- Wool: absorbs water, heavy when wet, doesn’t burn, poor conductor of heat
- Nylon: highly flammable, melts when heated
- Lycra: light, good wrinkle recovery, poor absorbency
Name 3 recent fibres developed with new technology. What are their advantages?
- Wool Optim: better drape and softness
- Spider Silk: high strength
- Chitosan (shells): biomedical applications
