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44 Cards in this Set
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Natural or manmade substance that has high length to width ratio that has a capability of being transformed into fabric.
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Fiber
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Bonding or twisting of fibers creates yarns that become a basic unit for making fabric.
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Yarn
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Conversion of yarns through weaving, knitting, felting, or crochet to fabric.
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Fabric
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The process used to add color or performance characteristics to textile to enhance its aesthetic or functional attributes.
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Finish
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Impact of refurbishing and other environmental factors on fabric efficiency
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Perfomance
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A function of sum total of product attributes related to appearance, end-use, performance, and freedom from construction and processing defects.
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Quality
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Ability to retain original appearance after being exposed to wear, tear, and care of the material.
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Appearance retention
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Attractiveness or pleasing appearance
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Aesthetics
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Cleaning treatment or refurbishing required to maintain original appearance of the product.
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Care
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Response of textiles to environmental changes and effect of body comfort with regard to the use of principles of heat exchange.
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Comfort
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Money required to create, maintain, and dispose off the product.
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Cost
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Longevity of the product
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Durability
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Effect of “production, use, care, and disposal of textiles and textile products” on the environment.
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Environmental Impact
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Fabric’s ability to protect body from any injury.
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Safety
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Waves, bends, twists, coils, or curves in the fiber
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Crimp
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The process of joining monomers to create a long chain.
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Polymerization
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Disorganized and unparallel arrangement of the molecular chains.
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Amorphous Orientation
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The parallel arrangement of the molecular chains.
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Crystalline Orientation
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A function of chemical composition and influences a fabric’s ability to ignite.
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Flammability
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A function of fiber crimp and stiffness and influences springiness, resistance to flattening, and cover of the fabric.
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Loft
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A function of chemical and physical composition of outer structure and influences the comfort attribute of the fabric
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Wicking
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Reflection of light
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Luster
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Three-dimensional fall of fabric over a surface
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Drape
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Fabric surface both visual and tactile
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Texture
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As fabric feels to skin
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Hand
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Ability to withstand rubbing
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Abrasion resistance
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The ability to bend without breaking
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Flexibility
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The ability to withstand pulling force
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Tenacity
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Ability to stretch without breaking.
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Elongation
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Ability to take-up water
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Absorbency
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Fibers absorb moisture readily.
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Hydrophyllic
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Fibers absorb little or none.
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Hydrophobic
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Fibers absorb moisture without feeling wet.
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Hygroscopic/Moisture Content
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Ability to hold heat
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Heat or thermal retention
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The ability to soften, melt, or shrink when subjected to heat
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Heat sensitivity
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Fiber weight per unit
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Density
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Ability to return to its original form over time.
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Resiliency
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Ability to retain original size and shape through refurbishing
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Dimensional stability
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Ability to retain original size and shape through care
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Shrinkage resistance
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Ability to return to original dimensions after elongation force is released.
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Elasticity
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AATCC
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American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
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ANSI
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American National Standards Institute
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ASTM
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American Society for Testing and Materials
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ISO
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International Organization of Standardization
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