Apparel I 2.01

Front

the ability of a fiber to resist damage from rubbing or surface contact

Back

abrasion resistance

Front

the factory finished edge of a fabric

Back

Selvage

Front

ability to draw moisture away from the body so the moisture can evaporate

Back

Wicking

Front

cellulosic fiber. Soft, absorbent and comfortable. comes from the cotton plant

Back

Cotton

Front

Cellulosic fiber. Oldest fiber. Cool and comfortable. comes from the flax plant. Wrinkles easily. Strong, durable and lustrous.

Back

Linen

Front

a natural protein fiber obtained by unwinding the cocoons of silkworms. Versatile and very comfortable.

Back

Silk

Front

a natural protein fiber made from the fleece of sheep or lambs. Hard wearing and absorbs moisture.

Back

Wool

Front

process of interlacing yarns at right angles to each other to make fabric

Back

Weave

Front

the longer yarns that run the length of fabric - up and down

Back

Warp

Front

the horizontal threads interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric- left and right

Back

Weft