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Fibers
Yarns
Weaves
Fabric Names
Lab tests
100
short fibers that can be spun together to form a yarn
What is stple fibers?
100
Man-made, single ply yarn.
What is monofilament?
100
Another term for weft yarns.
What is filling yarns?
100
Extremely sheer fabric made from filament fibers (polyester or silk).
What is chiffon?
100
Piece of material containing several fibers, useful in lab test.
What is multi-fiber strip
200
The only natural filament fiber.
What is silk?
200
200 year old method for producing yarn from fiber
What is a spinning wheel?
200
Weave structure used to create denim.
What is twill?
200
Laminated composite, "leather" look with knit or woven backing.
What is pleather?
200
Observing odor and ash to determine fiber content.
What is burn test?
300
What natural fiber is used to make linen?
What is flax?
300
a single yarn constructed from 2 or more fibers
What is a Blend?
300
Weave structure always looks different from front to back and creates one shiny surface.
What is satin weave?
300
Ribbed plain weave embossed by flattening ribs creating a water-like pattern.
What is moire?
300
When the dye of a fabric transfers to another fabric.
What is crocking?
400
the only fiber that can be felted.
What is wool?
400
yarn with loops created by base/effect/binder structure
What is a boucle yarn?
400
What type of weave creates Herringbone & Houndstooth?
What is twill weave?
400
Jacquard weave either flax single color or cotton yarn dyed.
What is Damask?
400
Heavy pendulum that rips your fabric in half and registers how much force it took.
What is tear strength testing?
500
This elastomer is prevalent in skinny jeans and jeggings
What is spandex?
500
two or more yarns twisted together to form a single yarn.
What is a plied yarn?
500
Seersucker and Terrycloth share this weave structure.
What is slack tension weave?
500
Twill weave, wool or polyester, used for professional suits.
What is Gabardine?
500
Color fading caused by abrasion.
What is frosting?