WorksheetsClothing and Textiles
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are textiles?
Fiber, fabric or yarn
What fabric is made of
Sewing fabrics together
What are fibers?
What is in style right now
Plan/decorate a room
What fabric is made of
What is fabric?
Yarns woven or knitted together
Sewing fabric together
What is in style right now
What is selvage?
refers to the orientation of the weft and warp threads rain or orientation and will affect the way the fabric hangs and stretches.
the tightly woven edge of a fabric
The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom while the transverse weft is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp to create a woven fabric.
What is bias?
the hairs are not quite vertical but lie in a particular direction, known as “nap”
The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom while the transverse weft is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp to create a woven fabric.
piece of woven fabric is at 45 degrees to its warp and weft threads
What does it woven fabric mean?
refers to the orientation of the weft and warp threads rain or orientation and will affect the way the fabric hangs and stretches.
The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom while the transverse weft is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp to create a woven fabric.
quality of things that are shiny, usually with reflected light
What does knitted fabric mean?
o make (a fabric or garment) by intertwining yarn or thread in a series of connected loops either by hand
refers to the orientation of the weft and warp threads rain or orientation and will affect the way the fabric hangs and stretche
piece of woven fabric is at 45 degrees to its warp and weft threads
Woven--refers to the orientation of the weft and warp threads rain or orientation an
What does nap refer to in fabrics?
the tightly woven edge of a fabric
To make (a fabric or garment) by intertwining yarn or thread in a series of connected loops either by hand
On fabrics with a pile, like velvet, velour and corduroy, the hairs are not quite vertical but lie in a particular direction
What is felting?
The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom while the transverse weft is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp to create a woven fabric.
a nonwoven fabric of wool, fur, or hair, matted together by heat, moisture, and great pressure.
To make (a fabric or garment) by intertwining yarn or thread in a series of connected loops either by hand
Nap-- On fabrics with a pile, li
What fibers originate from natural sources?
Natural
Manufactured
What fibers originate from chemical sources?
Natural
Manufactured
Which natural fibers come from plants?
Cotton
Silk
Linen
Wool
Which natural fibers come from animals?
Cotton
Silk
Flax
Wool
What are advantages of cotton fibers?
Comfortable
Durable
Natural insulator
Absorbant
What are characteristics of wool?
Long staple fibers
Absorbant, cool to wear
Natural insulator
Will shrink and mat if washed
______ is the fiber name, __________ is the fabric name.
Flax/Linen
Linen/Flax
What is a disadvantage of linen?
Absorbant, cool in heat
Stiff and wrinkles easily
Oldest textile fiber
What are the two types of natural fibers?
Cellulosic
Chemical
Artificial
Protein
Which fiber is considered a prestige fiber for apparel and accessories?
Cotton
Leather
Down
Sisal
What are common manufactured fibers?
Polyester
Acrylic
Ramie
Nylon
What are microfibers?
Stretchable fabrics
Recycled fabrics
Ultra fine deniers that make softer, more luxurious fabrics
