Fibers
This type of construction method involves yarns intersecting at right angles. Over and under.
What is woven
This fabric is nylon fabric made with a special reinforcing technique that makes it resistant to tearing and ripping.
Name one pro of cotton.
Lightweight
Dyes easily
Comfortable
Absorbent
etc.
Who is the designer that worked with Michael Jordan for nike?
Who is Tinker Hatfield
This is the most common natural fiber.
What is cotton.
What are the three ways fabric is constructed?
What is knit, woven, and nonwoven
This fabric is the skin of an animal that has been tanned and treated.
What is leather.
Name a fabric that has a natural luster.
Silk
Linen
Name one sustainable outdoor clothing brand.
Patagonia
Prana
Cotopaxi
This is how knit fabrics are made.
What is looping yarns together.
This fabric stretches both along the lengthwise and crosswise grain.
What is 4 way stretch knit.
Why do we not put wool in the dryer?
It will shrink like crazy.
Name one fabric that has natural "antibacterial" qualities.
what is Bamboo
This is the only natural fiber that is a filament fiber (long).
This fabric is soft, flexible, and durable synthetic sponge rubber that is water resistant and stretchable (used for wetsuits).
What is neoprene.
Which fabric is known for being "dry-clean only"?
What is Rayon.
How many pairs of jeans can be made from one bale of cotton?
What is about 200.
What are the scientific names for plant and animal sources?
What are Cellulosic and protein.
Felt is made from what natural fiber?
What is wool.
Name three things you could make out of canvas.
Backpack
Heavy jacket
Shoes
Sails
Tents
etc.
Why would you blend cotton and polyester?
To get benefits from both (polyester doesn't wrinkle, cotton is absorbent, etc.)
What is the earliest recorded fiber used to make clothing?