Fibres and Fabrics, Fabric Contsruction

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  • Created on: 17-04-16 13:27
A filament fibre is long. True or false?
True
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What is a man made fibre called?
synthetic
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What is the selvedge?
The woven edge of the fabric
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What are regenerated fibres made from?
cellulose and chemicals
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What is the only natural filament fibre?
silk
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Which natural fibre repels dirt naturally?
linen
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What type of knit climbs upwards?
warp knit
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Which natural fibre is most lustrous?
silk
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What uncommon natural fibres are becoming more popular because they are ecofriendly?
bamboo and hemp
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Whats a synthetic or regenerated alternative to wool?
acrylic
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Whats a synthetic/regenerated alternative to silk?
acetate
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Whats a good alternative to linen?
viscose
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Whats a good alternative to cotton?
tencel
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What do all woven fabrics NOT DO?
stretch (not on the bias)
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What fabrics can be made from twill weave?
denim
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What fabric can be made from pile weave?
velvet
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Do weft knits unravel/ladder?
yes
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Do warp knits unravel/ladder?
no
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What is a property of ALL knitted fabrics?
They stretch
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What is the only non woven method that produces a relatively strong fabric?
felting (wool felt)
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What is an elastomeric fibre, give an example.
a VERY stretchy fibre, elastane.
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What is a man made fibre called?

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synthetic

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What is the selvedge?

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What are regenerated fibres made from?

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What is the only natural filament fibre?

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