Woven And Non Woven Fabrics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of fabrics
A
Woven fabrics
Non woven fabrics
Knitted fabrics
2
Q
What are woven and knitted fabrics made of
A
They are made from yarns
3
Q
What are non woven fabrics made of
A
They are made directly from the fibres
4
Q
How are non woven fabrics made
A
Non woven fabrics are made in two main ways; they are either felted or bonded together
5
Q
5 properties of non woven fabrics
A
There not very strong They can be made in a range of weights It can easily pill They can be made to soften with heat They can be made permeable
6
Q
What is a laminated fabric
A
Laminated fabrics are made by bonding 2 or more fabrics together
7
Q
What does PVC stand firm
A
Polyvinyl Chloride
8
Q
What is micro encapsulation
A
It is enabling active substances to be fixed to the surface of the fibre or fabric
9
Q
What does CAD stand for
A
Computer aided design
10
Q
What does CAM stand for
A
Computer aided manufacturing
