Textile Quality and Weaving Techniques

This lecture introduces chapter four, focusing on fibers, yarns, and textiles. It covers key vocabulary, explains the formation and properties of fibers and yarns, and describes how they are woven into textiles. The lecture also details common weave patterns such as plain, basket, satin, twill, and lino, and explains how to calculate thread count, a measure of fabric quality.

What is the primary focus of this lecture?

• The economics of textile production

• The history of textiles

• The process of dyeing fabrics

• Understanding fibers, yarns, and textiles

Which of the following is true about fibers?

• They are the largest units of a textile.

• They must be at least 100 times longer than they are wide.

• They are always synthetic.

• They cannot be spun into yarns.

What is a common use for very thin yarns?

• Weaving baskets

• Creating threads

• Making ropes

• Knitting sweaters

What is the purpose of blending fibers like wool and polyester?

• To reduce production costs

• To enhance desired qualities like strength or wrinkle resistance

• To change the color of the fabric

• To make the fabric heavier

What is the difference between warp and weft threads?

• Warp threads are always made of silk.

• Warp threads run horizontally, and weft threads run vertically.

• Warp threads are thicker than weft threads.

• Warp threads run vertically, and weft threads run horizontally.

Which weave pattern is known for its shiny surface?

• Satin weave

• Basket weave

• Twill weave

• Plain weave

What characteristic is associated with a twill weave?

• It is always made from synthetic fibers.

• It is not durable.

• It has a diagonal design on the surface.

• It is very open and porous.

Which weave pattern is least likely to wrinkle?

• Plain weave

• Lino weave

• Basket weave

• Satin weave

How is thread count defined?

• The weight of the fabric

• The number of horizontal and vertical threads in a square inch

• The length of the fabric

• The number of colors in a fabric

What is a characteristic of high-quality sheets?

• They are always plain weave.

• They have a high thread count.

• They have a low thread count.

• They are always made of polyester.