Fibres and fabrics 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Design & Technology: TextilesASAQA Created by: GwenCreated on: 21-01-13 17:20 Fibre A hair like structure that is the basis of a yarn or fabric 1 of 38 Staple A short fibre that needs to be twisted with others to make a yarn 2 of 38 Filament A long fibre that can be used alone or twisted with others to make a smooth yarn 3 of 38 Yarn A thread like structure that is made from either short staple fibres twisted together or long filament fibres 4 of 38 Fabric A sheet or length of cloth made from fibres or yarns 5 of 38 Natural fibre A fibre that comes from a plant or animal source 6 of 38 Handle What a fabric is like to hold and work with 7 of 38 Synthetic fibre Entirely artificial and made using oil and coal in its chemical production 8 of 38 Polymerisation The process by which monomers are joined together to form polymers 9 of 38 Trade name A name given to a fibre created and sold by a company such as Nylon (named by DuPont) where polyamide is its generic name 10 of 38 Microfibre A synthetic fibre that is made 60 times finer than a human hair 11 of 38 Regenerated fibre Natural cellulose treated with artificial chemicals to extract the fibre 12 of 38 Closed loop process A manufacturing process where by all waste is reused in the production system 13 of 38 Biodegradable Can be broken down naturally through the action of bacteria or other living organisms 14 of 38 Sustainable Can be manufactured with little or no negative impact on the environment and on the health and wellbeing of the workers employed to make the product 15 of 38 Blended fibre Two or more fibres spun together to make a yarn 16 of 38 Mixed fibre Two or more yarns mixed together in the construction of a fabric 17 of 38 Aesthetics The visual design appeal 18 of 38 Green fibre An alternative sustainable source of fibre for a yarn or fabric 19 of 38 Woven fabric Interlacing yarns with warp running down the length and weft running across the fabric 20 of 38 Jaquard A complex weave or a loom for complex weaves 21 of 38 Plain weave A simple basic weave with alternating yarns between weft and warp 22 of 38 Twill weave Weft goes under more than one warp thread making a diagonal stripe pattern on the fabric 23 of 38 Satin weave The weft or the warp goes over four or more yarns gving a high smooth sheen to the fabric 24 of 38 Pile weave Loops or cut loops form a raised texture on the fabric 25 of 38 Weight of fabric Dictated by the thickness and fibre type of the yarn and/or the denseness of the weave/knit 26 of 38 Felted Fibres are pressed together using heat, moisture and agitation, or hot needles 27 of 38 Bonded Webs of fibres are pressed together using adhesives or heat 28 of 38 Laminated Two or more fabrics bonded together to enhance the fabric's properties 29 of 38 PVC Polyvinyl chloride 30 of 38 Micro-encapsulation Substances that are fixed to the fabric or fibre and can then be activated, such as perfumes 31 of 38 Weft knit Loops linked across the width of the fabric 32 of 38 Warp knit Loops linked in a vertical direction 33 of 38 Embossing A relief print pressed into a fabric changing its surface texture as well as giving it a patterned appearance 34 of 38 Drape How a fabric hangs 35 of 38 Colourfast How well a fabric kees dyes applied to it, even through regular washing 36 of 38 Smart fabric A textile product that changed owing to its environment without human intervention 37 of 38 Interactive fabric A product that requires a power source to activate its features 38 of 38
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