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22 Cards in this Set
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surface decoration techniques |
applique, reverse applique, sequins, buttons, suffolk puffs, embroidery, machine embroidery, glitter. |
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synthetic fibres are made from... |
oil or coal. |
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staple fibres |
yarns made from staple fibres are hairy and short. |
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properties of viscose |
absorbent, soft, comfortable next to skin, easy to wash, drapes well, can be cheap. |
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regenerated fibres are made from... |
cellulose or woodpulp. (natural materials) |
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properties of silk... |
smooth, absorbent, good drape, low flammability, comfortable next to skin. |
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plain weave |
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satin weave |
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twill weave |
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natural fibres |
cotton (flax plant), silk (silk worms), wool (sheep). |
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printing techniques |
block printing, screen printing, roller printing and digital textile printing. |
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properties of wool... |
warm, absorbent, crease resistant, available in lots of fabric weights, good elasticity. |
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weft yarn |
the weft yarn runs across the fabric. |
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warp yarn |
the warp yarn runs up and down the fabric. |
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filament fibres |
yarns made from filaments are smooth and long. filaments can be turned into staple lengths if they are cut. |
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regenerated fibres |
rayon, viscose. |
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synthetic fibres |
acrylic, LYCRA, polyester. |
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natural fibres are made from... |
plants or animals |
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properties of linen... |
strong even when wet, hard wearing, absorbent, comfortable to wear, feels cool in hot weather. |
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properties of acrylic... |
good strength, stretches easily, doesn't shrink, cheap, insulating, warm. |
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dyeing techniques |
tie-dyeing, batik, batch dyeing, commercial dyeing, hand dyeing. |
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properties of cotton... |
strong even when wet, absorbent, comfortable to wear, feels cool in hot weather, easy to wash, dyes easily |
