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WorksheetsReview Fabric construction (weaves etc)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Yarns interlaced at right angles to each other is called a ____________
button
weave (woven fabric)
knit (knit fabric)
non-woven
Yarns interlocked with loops are called _______________
Knit fabric
weaves (woven fabric)
non-wovens
zippers
This type of weave is a simple weave; used to create gingham, muslin and taffeta fabrics.
Twill Weave
Plain Weave
Satin weave
weft knit
This type of weave creates a shiny, lustrous fabric, but it snags easily. Used for formal wear.
Plain weave
Twill weave
satin weave
weft knit
This type of weave has a diagonal design. Used to create denim fabric; a strong weave
Plain weave
twill weave
satin weave
non-woven
Reusable grocery bags, diapers and medical accessories are made from this "weave". Made from fibers meshed together, not yarns.
Plain Weave
Satin weave
Twill Weave
Non-wovens
A type of knit fabric construction made with one yarn. Used to create Jersey, Rib Knit and Double knit fabrics.
Weft Knit
Warp Knit
Non-wovens
twill weave
A knit fabric created with 2 or more yarns. Used to create Tricot and Raschel knits.
Weft knits
Warp Knits
plain weave
non-wovens
A type of warp knit that creates mesh fabrics, used in fabrics to make uniforms and lingerie
Raschel Knits
Tricot Knit
non-woven
weft knit
A warp knit used to create decorative fabrics like lace.
Raschel Knits
Tricot knits
twill weave
non-wovens
Yarns woven in the crosswise direction (left to right) are called ________ yarns.
warp yarns
weft yarns
bias direction
non-wovens
Yarns woven in the vertical direction (up and down) are called _______ yarns. Always parallel to the selvage
warp (yarns)
weft (yarns
bias
non wovens
The vertical loops in knit fabrics are called ________________
(sounds like the ocean animal)
courses
wales
hippos
selvage
The crosswise loops in knit fabrics are called _________.
Courses
Wales
bias
selvage
What fabric characteristic of the satin weave allows the fabric to be shiny, but also snags easily?
bias stretch
selvage
floats
milkshakes (this is not the answer)
What part of fabric construction always runs parallel the vertical grain (direction), doesn't fray and determines the width of a fabric?
bias
selvedge
weft yarns
courses
This direction of a fabric has the most stretch when pulled diagonally.
Warp direction
Bias direction
nonwoven
selvedge
