woven fabrics-1.2

Question 1

what are the three types of weaves?

Answer 1

-plain
-twill
-satin

Question 2

which is the simplest and cheapest weave?

Answer 2

Plain weave- it goes over one and under one which makes it incredibly simple, therefore reducing production time which makes it much cheaper

Question 3

why is plain weave so strong?

Answer 3

it has the highest amount of interlacing points, which makes it incredibly strong

Question 4

what does the surface of a plain weave look like?

Answer 4

-it is plain, firm and smooth which makes it good for printing

Question 5

how can you produce different decorative effects in weaves?

Answer 5

by using different coloured weft and warp yarns

Question 6

what are some fabrics that can be made using plain weave?

Answer 6

-calico
-taffeta
-lawn
-flannel
-gingham
-chiffon
-poplin

Question 7

which weave is the most hard-wearing weave?

Answer 7

twill weave

Question 8

why is twill fabric more expensive?

Answer 8

because it is much more complicated to make- the weft goes over 2 or 3 and under one

Question 9

why does twill fabric fray?

Answer 9

because there are fewer interlacing points

Question 10

what is the difference between plain weave in comparison to satin and twill weave?

Answer 10

plain weave fabrics have no definite right or wrong side and look the same on both sides, whereas satin and twill weave have definite right and wrong sides

Question 11

what does the uneven twill surface allow for?

Answer 11

less dirt to be shown on the surface of the fabric

Question 12

what does twill weaving leave on the surface of the fabric?

Answer 12

a diagonal pattern

Question 13

what types of fabrics does twill weave make?

Answer 13

-tartan
-denim
-drill
-gabardine
-dog-tooth check
-herringbone

Question 14

which weave has a smooth and lustrous appearance?

Answer 14

-satin weave

Question 15

what do the warp yarns do in satin weave?

Answer 15

‘float’ over the four or more weft yarns before going under one warp yarn which gives it a lustrous appearance

Question 16

why does satin snag and fray easily?

Answer 16

due to fewer interlacing points

Question 17

what type of yarn is used to give satin a greater lustre?

Answer 17

-filament yarns

Question 18

what types of fabrics can be made with satin weave?

Answer 18

-satin
-sateen
-duchesse satin
-heavy bridal satins

Question 19

what can satin fabric be used for?

Answer 19

-evening wear
-bridal wear
-lingerie

Question 20

what are jacquard fabrics?

Answer 20

fabrics where a pattern is created through weaving or knitted rather than being printed onto the fabric

Question 21

how are jacquard fabrics made?

Answer 21

a computer controlled jacquard loom lifts individual warp yarns and interchanges plain, twill and satin weaves to create complex patterns

Question 22

what are the issues with warp/cut weave fabrics?

Answer 22

-they are difficult to work with
-the fabric is expensive due to the third (pile) yarn and fabric wastage
-fabric is not durable as the third yarn can easily fall away from the background weave, which can leave bald patches

Question 23

what are the advantages of warp/cut weave fabrics?

Answer 23

-heavy
-warm
-a soft plush fabric is created
-good drape

Question 24

what fabric can be made from jacquard weaving?

Answer 24

brocade

Question 25

what fabric can be made from warp/cut weaving?

Answer 25

velvet- two fabrics are placed face to face and a third warp yarn alternates between them. A knife then cuts this warp yarn.

Question 26

what can the cords in uncut/weft pile weave be?

Answer 26

different sizes-
needlecord- fine
-jumbo cord- thick

Question 27

what is an example of uncut/weft pile weave?

Answer 27

corduroy

Question 28

how is a uncut loop pile weave made?

Answer 28

the loops are uncut making a much stronger and more durable pile weave fabric

Question 29

what is the disadvantage of using uncut loop pile weave?

Answer 29

-it is very expensive due to the amount of yarn used
-the fabric takes a long time to dry and us very heavy when wet
-the fabric frays and ravels when cut and it’s weight and thickness may make it challenging to work with

Question 30

what are uncut loop pile fabrics made with?

Answer 30

-cotton fibres so that it is soft, very absorbent and thermally insulating due to the extra yarn an loop structures

Question 31

how are tartan woven effects made?

Answer 31

by alternating different sized bands of coloured yarns which are interlaced in the warps and wefts using a plain or twill weave

Question 32

how is madras woven effect made?

Answer 32

commercial production is similar to tartan but brightly coloured dyed cotton yarn and plain weave is used to create a large check pattern

Question 33

what is a nap?

Answer 33

The direction of the fabric’s pattern

Question 34

what is a pile?

Answer 34

The raised surface of a fabric

Question 35

which weave is the most absorbent?

Answer 35

uncut/loop pile weave

Question 36

what is gingham fabric usually made of?

Answer 36

cotton or polycotton

Question 37

how is gingham characterised?

Answer 37

by checks/plaid/stripes

Question 38

what sound does taffeta make when moved?

Answer 38

makes a rustling sound with movement

Question 39

what is taffeta usually made from?

Answer 39

filament yarns/polyester/silk

Question 40

what is poplin (a plain weave fabric) commonly made from?

Answer 40

cotton weft and nylon warp

Question 41

what is a woven fabric?

Answer 41

a fabric made my interlacing two or more sets of yarns at right angles to each other

Question 42

what is a cut pile weave?

Answer 42

A weave with a third yarn woven into the warp and weft yarns in order to give the fabric a raised surface. this third warp yarn is then cut

Question 43

what is an un-cut pile weave?

Answer 43

A weave with a third yarn woven into the warp and weft yarns in order to give a raised surface. The third yarn is not cut and is left.

Question 44

which yarn is coloured in twill weave to create a diagonal pattern?

Answer 44

The warp yarn