textiles 2

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  • Created on: 15-05-13 21:53
what is motif?
a badge, logo or picture.
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which way does the warp weave go?
up and down
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which way does the weft weave go?
left to right
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list as many weaves as possible?
plain, twill, satin, pile, jacquard
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what are non-woven fabrics?
felt, laminated
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why are different fibres mixed with eachother?
because the fabric in the end will have better properties than it would on its own.
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what are staple fibres?
short fibres
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what are filament fibres?
long fibres
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where do natural fibres come from?
plants and animals
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what are synthetic fibres?
100% man made
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what are regenerated fibres?
take something natural and add chemicals.
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what are microfibres?
lots of fibres put together to give the fabric different characteristics
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what are smart fibres?
added to fibres to alter properties in response to their enviornment, e.g, changing colour in the heat.
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why are textile products finished?
to enhance their appearance, to change the texture, to modify wearing qualities, to modify care requirements.
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which way does the warp weave go?

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up and down

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which way does the weft weave go?

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list as many weaves as possible?

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what are non-woven fabrics?

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