Examples of pile fabrics 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesTextilesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Steff06Created on: 07-06-16 18:11 What is velvet known as? A luxurious fabric - a cut pile. 1 of 26 How is velvet created? Created by using the warp yarns to make a pile on the right side of the fabric. 2 of 26 Describe velvet's pile Cut short and dense pile. 3 of 26 What was velvet traditionally woven from? Traditionally woven from silk. 4 of 26 What is velvet now woven from? Cotton, acetate, viscose, synthetic fibres or blends. 5 of 26 How is crushed velvet made? Produced by twisting the fabric whilst it is wet. Brushed whilst it is still moist so that it sets with a grain. 6 of 26 What are the positive qualities of velvet? Very durable, natural sheen, good drape, soft. 7 of 26 What are the negatives surrounding velvet? Can go bald with wear, difficult to iron. 8 of 26 Describe corduroy A tough woven fabric made from cotton. 9 of 26 How is corduroy constructed? With a cut-pile running in vertical ribs down the fabric, 10 of 26 What extra is used? An extra set of weft yarns are used. 11 of 26 What are the ribs made of? Made of twisted yarns with exposed base fabric. 12 of 26 What are very thin ridges known as? Needlcord or pincord. 13 of 26 What are medium thickness ridges known as? Partridge cord 14 of 26 What are thick ridges known as? Elephant cord 15 of 26 What is corduroy most commonly used for? Trousers 16 of 26 What are the positives surrounding corduroy? Lustrous, soft, durable, breathable, abrasion resistant, non-static. 17 of 26 What are negatives surrounding corduroy as it made of cotton? Creases badly, stains, long time to dry. 18 of 26 What is terry towelling also known as? Terrycloth 19 of 26 Describe the construction of terry towelling Uncut pile on one or both sides. 20 of 26 How is this uncut pile created? Created from slack tension weaving to create loops on the surface of the fabric. 21 of 26 What does a higher quality mean? Longer the loops and closer the under weave. 22 of 26 What is terry towelling knitted or woven from? Made from cotton or linen yarns 23 of 26 What is terrycloth used for? Dressing gowns, beach wear, baby wear and towels. 24 of 26 What are the positive properties of terrycloth? Highly absorbent, easy to work with, soft handle, non-static and easy care. 25 of 26 What are the negatives of terry towelling? Loops can snag and tear making fabric stiff or thin in some places, dries slowly. 26 of 26
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