Fabric Construction
This method of fabric construction involves interlacing yarns at right angles.
What is weaving?
This stage of weaving involves raising and lowering the warp yarns to create a shed.
What is shedding?
This type of knitting involves using one continuous yarn to form rows or loops in the horizontal direction.
What is weft knitting?
This type of fabric finish involves applying a chemical treatment to resist wrinkles.
What is wrinkle resistance finish?
This method of applying designs to fabrics involves using wax to resist dye.
What is batik?
This type of fabric construction involves making loops in yarn using needles.
What is knitting?
This type of weave is characterised by a diagonal effect.
What is twill weave?
This type of knitting stitch is characterised by a loop drawn through the front of the previous stitch.
What is knit stitch?
This type of fabric finish involves applying a chemical treatment to repel water.
What is water repellant finish?
This method of applying designs to fabrics involves using special paints.
What is fabric painting?
This method of fabric construction involves bonding or interlocking fibres using mechanical, chemical, thermal, or solvent means.
What is bonding or felting?
This type of weave is characterised by yarns that float over several yarns, creating a shiny surface.
What is satin weave?
This type of knitting stitch is characterised by a loop drawn through the back of the previous stitch.
What is purl stitch?
This type of fabric finish involves applying a chemical treatment to resist flames.
What is flame retardant finish?
This method of applying designs to fabrics involves using a needle and thread to create decorative stitches.
What is embroidery?