Threads 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesThreadsAll LevelsAQA Created by: Steff06Created on: 22-05-16 14:14 Give examples of sewing threads Polyester, cotton and silk. 1 of 16 What is cotton thread used to sew? Cotton fabrics, strong but flammable. Not compatible with fabrics with stretch. 2 of 16 What is silk thread used to sew? Very expensive so only used for hand sewing couture garments. 3 of 16 What are examples of embroidery threads? Perle, coton a Broder and stranded. 4 of 16 What is perle? Medium thickness, twisted. 100% cotton yarn with some lustre. 5 of 16 What is Coton a Broder? A fine, smooth but tightly twisted thread. 100% cotton with some lustre. 6 of 16 What is stranded? 6 stranded. Not twisted so can easily be split down. 100% cotton. 7 of 16 What threads are used for CAM embroidery/applique? Rayon/viscose and metallic threads. 8 of 16 Why are rayon and viscose thread used? Embroidery machines and stitching satin stitch around applique. Doesn't break easily. Easy to work with, lustre, can be dyed. 9 of 16 What are metallic threads? A blend of polyester and nylon. Coated with metal to give a sparkly/luxurious effect. 10 of 16 What are the 5 special effects threads? Nomex aramid thread, heat reactive thread, wash-a-way thread, glow in the dark and solar reactive. 11 of 16 What is nomex aramid thread used for? Nomex aramid threads are used for protective clothing e.g. firefighters, chefs as they are flame and heat resistant. 12 of 16 What are the uses of heat reactive thread? Polyester thread which gathers when pressed with a hot iron. Creates smocked/ruffled effect. 13 of 16 What is was-a-way thread used for? Water soluble, for tacking stitches to dissolve when no longer needed. 14 of 16 What is glow in the dark thread? A smart thread. Phosphorescent. 15 of 16 What is solar reactive thread? Smart thread. Colour develops when exposed to UV and sunlight. E.g. could be used as safety warning on children's swimming costume. 16 of 16
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