Fabric construction

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  • Created on: 15-11-13 16:28
What is plain weave?
It's the simples weave
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Describe what it looks like:
The weft yarn passes over and under the warp giving it a criss-cross pattern
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What are some of its properties?
It's hard wearing, strong, holds it shape well and its smooth
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What is the price like for this?
It's cheap to produce
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A diagonal pattern appears on this weave, what is it called?
Twill weave
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What is the appearance of this weave?
The weft goes over two and under one. this is repeated from the weft but the warp yarn goes one along
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What are the properties for this weave?
It's strong and drapes better than plain weave
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What fabric is used from this weave?
Denim is the most renowned fabric
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The weft yarn on this weave goes something like this: over 4 and the warp under one. What weave is this called?
Satin weave
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What is another name for the long weft yarns?
Floats
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What do these floats do?
They catch the light making one side shiny
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An example would be?
Satin
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What is the main issue with this weave?
It can snag, the fabric is delicate
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So, this means it doesn't..?
Resist abrasion
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Interlocking loops meaning the yarn runs across the fabric, which Knitted yarn is this?
Weft knitted
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What is known for this construction?
It's stretchy
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However, weft knit can what easily?
Lose its shape
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If the yarn breaks, what can happen?
It could unravel causing a ladder
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What two methods can weft knit be produced by?
Hand or machine
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What are some end uses for this?
Jumpers, socks, t-shirts
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Interlocks are vertical as the yarns run 'up'. Which construction is this?
Warp-knit
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What is their main property?
Stretchy
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But, unlike the weft-knit, this construction method..?
Doesn't lose its shape
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Hard to.?
Unravel
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Only one way to produce these and that is by?
Machine
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What's the issue with doing it by a machine?
The machines are expensive
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What are some of the end uses for warp knits?
Swimwear, tights, fleeces, bed sheets as well
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Non-woven fibres are made either by ___ or ___?
Felting or bonding
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What's one of the benefits from constructing it this way?
They don't fray
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However, two issues are?
Doesn't stretch and aren't very strong
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What are bonded fabrics known as?
Webs
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How are these 'webs' made?
By glue, stitches or heat
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Bonded fabrics are usually made for?
Interfacing and disposable masks
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How are felted fabrics made?
Through combination of pressure, moisture and heat
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End uses include..?
Carpets, craft material, hats, snooker table coverings
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What fabrics are made from Pile weave?
Velvet
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What is distinctive about this method of construction?
It has a piled and textured surface
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What weave appears on top and what for bottom?
Pile weave ontop and plain weave underneath
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How can we tell
The pile weave is the bumpy bit and plain weave is the smooth one
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