Special woven effects 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesTextilesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Steff06Created on: 09-06-16 12:23 Describe the appearance of crepe A fabric characterised by a crinkled or puckered surface. 1 of 18 How can the crinkly surface be produced? By hard twist yarns, chemical treatments, weave or embossing. 2 of 18 Describe flat/french crepe Flattest with a slight crepe appearance. Soft, pliable, lightweight. Used in blouses, pyjamas, lingerie. 3 of 18 What is moss/sand crepe? Warp yarns are coarse and bulkier than the the filling. Made in rayon and synthetics. 4 of 18 What is georgette crepe? Lightweight and sheer. Has a dull crinkled surface by alternating S and Z yarns in a high twist. 5 of 18 Describe the appearance of tartan fabrics Consists of criss-cross horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. 6 of 18 How are the alternating bands of colour made? Warp and weft woven at right angles to each other. 2 weft over, 2 under the warp. 7 of 18 Describe the colours produced in tartan A thread crossing another colour, produces an equal mixture of the 2 colours. 8 of 18 What are the 3 variations of tartan classed as? Modern, ancient and muted. 9 of 18 What does madras look like? Brightly colours checked or striped patterns. 10 of 18 How are the colours arranged in madras fabric? Horizontal and vertical checks or stripes are uneven. 11 of 18 Madras are colour woven. What does this mean? Pre-dyed warp and weft yarns are used. 12 of 18 Where did madras originate from and what is it mainly used for? Originated from India. Mainly used for shirts, dresses and turbans. 13 of 18 What is madras usually woven from? Cotton, but viscose silk and other blends can be used. 14 of 18 How are checks produced in fabrics? Different coloured yarns for the warp and weft Forms coloured horizontal and vertical bands. 15 of 18 What are examples of checked fabrics? Gingham, Tartan and Hounds-Tooth. 16 of 18 How are striped effects in fabrics produced? Plain weave where different coloured yarns are used for warp threads and a single colour is used in weft. 17 of 18 What are examples of striped fabrics? Pin stripe and ticking. 18 of 18
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