Woven Construction
What is the process of interlacing yarns at right angles to create fabric called?
Weaving
How are knit fabrics constructed?
By interlocking yarns in loops.
What is a fiber?
A fine, hair-like structure used to create yarn, fabric, and other textile products.
What term describes how a fiber, yarn, or fabric feels when touched?
Hand
Which Industry Sector is a Fashion Buyer apart of?
Merchandising
Which yarn direction runs vertically, lengthwise through woven fabric?
Warp
What are the horizontal rows in knit construction called?
Courses
What is the key difference between staple and filament fibers?
Staple fibers are short lengths, while filament fibers are long and continuous.
What characteristic describes a fabric's ability to withstand wear after continual use?
Durability
Name the Industry Sectors we covered in class.
Design, Manufacturing, Merchandising, and Marketing
Which yarn passes back and forth through the warp yarns?
Weft
What is the structural difference between a course and a wale?
Courses run horizontally and Wales run vertically.
Why are cotton and wool classified as natural fibers, while polyester and rayon are classified as manufactured?
Cotton and wool are from natural sources. Polyester and rayon are made through manufacturing processes.
What is absorbency?
The ability of a material to take in moisture.
Name the Elements of Design.
Line, Space, Texture, and Shape
What tool is used to weave woven fabric?
Loom
Why do knit fabrics generally stretch more than woven fabrics?
The construction. The interlocking loops can elongate when the fabric is pulled.
Natural fibers are divided into two groups based on their source. What are they?
Cellulosic (plant-based) and Protein (animal or insect based).
What is the difference between absorbency and wicking?
Absorbency is the ability to take in moisture, while wicking is the ability to transfer moisture along the fiber's surface.
What are the stages of The Fashion Cycle?
Introduction, Rise, Peak, Decline, and Obsolescence.
What is the name of the finished edge of woven fabric that helps prevent fraying and unraveling?
The Selvage Edge
Name one recommended stitch or needle choice when sewing knit fabrics.
A zigzag stitch, knit stitch, ballpoint needle, or stretch needle.
Why is Rayon and Lyocell considered semi-synthetic? Where do they come from?
They come from natural sources but are chemically processed. They both come from wood pulp.
What is the difference between elasticity and resiliency?
Elasticity is the ability to stretch and return to its original size. Resiliency is the ability to return to its original shape after being twisted, crushed, or distorted.
What is the name of the sustainability film we watched in class?
The Next Black: A Film about the Future of Clothing