Polar fleece, voile and PVC 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesFabricsAll LevelsAQA Created by: Steff06Created on: 22-05-16 16:24 Describe the construction of polar fleece Weft knitted - begins as a knitted loop pile. Made from polyester, acrylic or recycled plastic bottles. Brushed on both sides. 1 of 9 What are positive surrounding polar fleece? Does not crease. Traps air so is insulating. Lightweight, dries quickly, wicks moisture away. Very soft, can have finishes e.g. anti-pill/wind-proof. 2 of 9 What are the negatives about polar fleece? Can be prone to piling. 3 of 9 Describe the construction of voile fabrics Plain weave construction. Made with highly twisted yarns and is an open weave. Light can pass through gaps - transparent. 4 of 9 What are the positive of using voile? Polyester is easy care. It is lightweight and unaffected by sunlight. It is flame retardant. 5 of 9 What are the negatives of using voile? Will not block out light (privacy issue), may need french seams, flammable. 6 of 9 Describe PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride. Used to give a flexible, plastic coating to a knitted backing. 7 of 9 What are the advantages of PVC? Shiny, waterproof - can be wipe clean. Smooth, thermoplastic, can have a faux leather grain effect. 8 of 9 What are the problems with PVC? It has poor stretch. 9 of 9
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