Construction
Construction #2
Finishes
Names of Fabrics
Random
100
Most fabrics are made from these that have been created from fibers twisted together or laid side by side.
What are yarns.
100
The edges of a woven fabric are known as.
What is selvages.
100
rotating wire brushes raise the short fiber ends of staple yarns to create a soft and fuzzy surface.
What is napping.
100
This fabric is strong, twill fabric, and medium to heavyweight.
What is gabardine.
100
what is the basic unit of a fabric?
What is fibers.
200
these type of yarns have one base yarn, one that is the decorative yarn, and one that is the tie or binder.
What is novelty yarns.
200
the direction that yarns run in a woven fabric is known as the what?
What is grain.
200
Sizing finishes are (permanent or temporary)?
What is temporary. They are starches or resins that are added to a fabric for extra body.
200
This fabric is firm, smooth, a plain weave, and woven with fine yarn.
What is percale.
200
this finish is when fabric passes between two heated rollers that smooth the fabric and improve the luster.
What is calendering.
300
the two most common fabric construction methods are?
What is weaving and knitting (woven or knit).
300
The true bias grain goes in what direction?
What is diagnol.
300
Natural Fiber dyed before being spun into yarns is what?
What is stock dyeing.
300
this type of fabric is common for shirts and often isnapped and soft.
What is flannel.
300
An example of a nonwoven fabric is what?
What is felt.
400
This characteristic of fabrics is how the fabric reacts when handled.
What is the fabric's hand.
400
The three basic weaves are what?
What is plain, twill, & Satin. See page 222-223 in book.
400
This finish will help dirt and stains to remove easily.
What is soil release.
400
corduroy can best be identified because of its rows of what (also a type of weave)?
What is pile
400
Spandex has great recovery and what other fiber characteristic?
What is elasticity.
500
the yarns that run the length of the fabric are?
What is lengthwise grain (warp).
500
Knits are comfortable to wear because of its what?
What is stretchability.
500
Which printing method transfers a design with heat-sensitive dyes?
What is heat-transfer printing.
500
knits that have vertical columns of stitches and are often used on the wrist or bottom bands of hoodies.
What is rib knit.
500
(satin weaves) either the lengthwise or the crosswise grains pass over this amount of yarns.
What is four to eight.
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