Introduction to Textiles

The definition of 'Textiles' is:

• The artistic or creative expression of ideas and thoughts through a textile medium.

• Many different types of fabric, normally woven, knitted or bonded (non-woven).

• The processing of basic fibres into yarns and fabrics.

• The process that uses a combination of aesthetic and functional components to create solutions for an intended need.

Some examples of textiles include (hint: there is more than one answer for this question):

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Fibres are the _____________ unit of a textiles fabric. Fibres are hairlike strands which are twisted together to make yarns.

• Biggest

• Weakest

• Smallest

• Strongest

Yarns are made up of a number of fibres twisted together. The process of making yarns from fibres is called _____________ and makes the yarns strong, smooth and fine.

• Twisting

• Spinning

• Felting

• Bonding

Fibres that are small are called:

• Tiny fibres

• Filament fibres

• Staple fibres

• Weak fibres

Fibres that are long are called:

• Big fibres

• Filament fibres

• Staple fibres

• Strong fibres

Which fibre is sustainable?

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Polyester

• Acrylic

True or False - Some yarns can be made up of more than one kind of fibre.

• True

• False

The correct method of fabric production is:

• Fibre > Yarn > Fabric

• Fabric > Fibre > Yarn

• Yarn > Fibre > Fabric

• Fibre > Fabric > Yarn

The THREE main types of textile construction are:

• Woven, Knitted and Bonded

• Woven, Felted and Interlaced

• Woven, Knitted and Non-woven

• Bonded, Interwoven and Felted