Fabric construction revision Fabric construction revision 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? TextilesGCSEAll boards Created by: alayaCreated on: 13-04-12 10:29 Plain weave Weft under alternate warp, unpatterned. Hard wearing, strong, holds shape, smooth finish ( good for printing) Cheapest, usually used in cotton- based fabrics. selvedge: edge were weft yarns wrap around the warp yarns. 1 of 7 Twill weave Diagonal pattern on surface of fabric Weft over two yarns and under one, repeated one warp futher along. Stronger and drapes better. commonly used in denim fabric. 2 of 7 Satin weave weft over four or morewarp and under one. Floats (yarns on the surface) catch light, shiny fabric delicate, dosent resist abrasion. 3 of 7 Bonded fabrics 'webs' held together by glue, stitches, needle- punching or heat. used to make interfacing, artifical leathers, disposable cloths. 4 of 7 Felted fabrics pressure, moisture and heat to interlock mat of wool fibres. used for carpet underlay, craft material, hats, jewellery and snooker table coverings. 5 of 7 weft- knitted yarns yarn across fabric, interlocking loops with row beneath. stretch, loses shape easily. If yarn breaks unravel and make 'ladders' produced by hand or machine. jumpers,socks and T- shirts. 6 of 7 Warp- knitted fabrics yarn 'up' the fabric in loops, interlocking vertically. stretchy, keeps its shape. hard to unravel made by machine Tights, swimwear, fleeces and some bed sheets. 7 of 7
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