Combining fabrics

Question 1

Why do we combine fabrics?

Answer 1

Appearance
To improve practical/working properties
Cost

Question 2

What is blending?

Answer 2

2 or more fibres produce a tarn before/ during spinning

Woven, knitted

Question 3

What is mixing?

Answer 3

Weaving fibres

Question 4

What is Ripstop?

Answer 4

weaving nylon with cotton, polyester or silk to add stength

Question 5

What are the properties of Cotton Polyester?

Answer 5

Less absorbent
Stronger
Crease-resistant
Highly flammable
Comfortable

Question 6

What are the properties of Cotton Elastane

Answer 6

Strong
Comfortable
Stretches
Resists creasing
Stretches