Textile science unit 1 flashcard

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What type of fabric is created using interlocking loops of yarn?

Back

Knitted fabric.

Front

What is Spandex classified as?

Back

Synthetic fiber.

Front

True or False: Knits are made using one continuous thread.

Back

True.

Front

What type of fiber is cotton?

Back

Natural fiber.

Front

What characteristic do knitted fabrics have?

Back

They are stretchy.

Front

What is the primary difference between woven and knitted fabrics?

Back

Woven fabrics are made from two sets of yarn, while knitted fabrics are made from one continuous thread.

Front

What is a common use for Spandex in textiles?

Back

Activewear and stretchable clothing.

Front

Name a natural fiber commonly used in textiles.

Back

Cotton.

Front

What is the process of creating knitted fabrics called?

Back

Knitting.

Front

What are the two main categories of fibers?

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Natural fibers and synthetic fibers.