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Fibers
Yarn & Weaves
Fabric
Finishes
Miscellaneous
100
cotton, wool, silk, and ramie
What are natural fibers?
100
Most fabrics are made from these that have been created from fibers twisted together or laid side by side.
What are yarns?
100
This fabric is damaged by moths but can be recycled.
What is wool?
100
Applied to the surface of the fabric.
What is a fabric finish?
100
Different fibers man-made and natural that are put together are called this.
What are blends?
200
nylon, polyester, rayon, and acetate
What are man made fibers?
200
Ply is made by twisting two or more single _________ together.
What is yarn?
200
Weakest of all the weaves and is hard to sew.
What is satin?
200
The chemical treatment that keeps fabrics from clinging together.
What is anti-static?
200
The edges of a woven fabric are known as this.
What is selvages?
300
This fiber comes from the boll of a plant and is removed during manufacturing.
What is cotton?
300
Yarn which appears to float on the surface giving the appearance of smooth and easy to drape.
What is satin weave?
300
The first man made fiber that is most like cotton.
What is rayon?
300
This refers to whether or not a fiber soaks in water or not.
What is absorbency?
300
This is when tiny balls form on fabric.
What is pilling?
400
This fiber comes from the stem of a plant.
What is flax?
400
Fabric construction method done by looping yarns together.
What is knitting?
400
Mostly used for home furnishings such as upholstery, draperies, table linens, and sheets.
What is linen?
400
Fabric characteristic sought after to make work-out wear.
What is elasticity?
400
Gives consumers the assurance of quality tested fabrics made of pure wool.
What is a woolmark label?
500
This is a term used for fibers that are measured in yards or meters.
What is a filament fiber?
500
This weave has a yarn in one direction which "floats" over 2 or more yarns in the other direction.
What is twill weave?
500
Used mainly in the production of backpacks, luggage, vests, and tents.
What is nylon?
500
Fabric characteristic which is desirable in the making of men's office apparel.
What is wrinkle resistant?
500
Lightweight, soft, and used as an insulator. Comes from an animal.
What is down?