Fibers, Yarns & Fabrics Key Terms

Fibers, Yarns & Fabrics Key Terms

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6th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Absorbency

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The ability of a fabric to take in moisture. It affects characteristics such as skin comfort, static build-up, shrinkage, stain removal, water repellency, and wrinkle recovery.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Bias

Back

Any direction in fabric that is diagonal to the lengthwise and crosswise grains, with true bias at 45 degrees to the grain. It has natural stretch, with the most stretch on the true bias.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Biodegradable

Back

The ability of a material to break down through interaction with bacteria and fungi. Not all materials break down at the same speed or in the same way.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Cellulosic

Back

A type of fiber derived from plant-based cellulose, commonly used in textiles such as cotton, linen, and wool.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Colorfast

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The ability of a fabric to maintain its color and resist fading when exposed to water/washing, sun, light, atmosphere, or other environmental conditions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Drape

Back

The way a fabric hangs or falls under its own weight.

7.

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Durable

Back

The ability of a fabric to resist wear through continual use.

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