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Fibres and Fabrics Flashcards

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Cotton

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A natural cellulosic plant fibre

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Natural Fibres

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Fibres that occur naturally and are obtained from plants and animals.

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Silk

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A protein based natural filament fibre which comes from the cocoon of the silk worm.

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Wool

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An animal fibre from the fleece of sheep.

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5
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3 minor plant fibres

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Jute Ramie Hemp

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6
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What sort of fibres are cotton?

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Staple

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7
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What sort of fibres are silk?

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Filament

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What are the two types of wool spinning processes?

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Worsted- produces fine, smooth, strong fibres.Woollen- produces, shorter, bulkier, thicker fibres.

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3 main plant fabrics

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Cotton Linen Hemp

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What are the two ways of gathering silk?

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  1. Heating the cocoons to suffocate the worms and loosen the silk gum. 2. The moth is allowed to break out of the cocoon, this creates short staple fibres.
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Acrylic

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A soft, warm fabric that emulates wool in its handle and feel.

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12
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Nylon

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A man-made synthetic fibre with high strength; also called polyamide.

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Polyester

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A man-made fibre made from synthetic fibre.

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14
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Synthetic Fibres

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Manufactured from chemicals.

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Acetate

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A man made cellulosic fibre made from wood pulp or cotton. Have a luxurious and lustrous appearance. Fast drying, crisp/ soft to the touch. Lining, lingerie, fashion garments.

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16
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Lyocell

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A man-made regenerated fibre that is environmentally friendly.

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Rayon

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Regenerated fibre, also known as artificial silk. Made of wood pulp and a chemical solution.

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Regenerated fibres

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Fibres manufactured from natural substances and chemicals.

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Tencel

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A staple or filament fibre using an environmentally friendly manufacturing process.

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Viscose

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Regenerated fibre that is cellulose based.

21
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Antimicrobial

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A finish or property in a fibre that inhibits the growth of bacteria or other germs.

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Blend

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A blended fibre mixed at the spinning stage. Two or more staple fibres can be blended, altering the properties of a yarn.

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Mixture

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Fibres that are spun into a yarn and mixed together during the weaving process.

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