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Textiles 3
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- 1what is a weft knitted fabric?have horizontal rows of knitted yarn
have horizontal ribs on the wrong side - 2what is a warp knitted fabric?have interlocking loops that are vertical.
can only be machine made - 3properties of knitted fabricsstretchy
when cut it can unravel
traps air - 4explain what this method of fabric construction could add to the productit could add comfort and stretch to the product and cling to the owners skin
- 5what are the two types of non woven fabrics?felt fabrics and bonded fabrics
- 6properties of non woven fabricsvery strong
weaker when wet
don't fray
cheap to produce - 7what do you need to consider when chosing a fabric?the user
the consumer
shop owner
manufactuer - 8what is a fabric finish?It goes through a process of enhancing its appearance or properties
- 9what are the main types of fabric finishes?chemical
physical
biological
coated - 10what are fabric finishes used for ?To improve texture
Enhance appearance
Improve drape - 11what does moral mean?concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour
- 12what is meant by the term fairtrade?A small percentage goes to the owner (farmer) so they have a better lifestyle.
- 13Dyeing and finishing processes use lots of chemicals. For example....- Chemical dyes
- Softeners to improve the feel of the fabric - 14They produce a lot of chemical waste and ...- Requires energy to drive through the machinery
- 15In the workplace a health and safety officer will.....- Carry out risk assessments
- Organise safety training
- Ensure machinery is safe to use and is tested - 16Explain how automated machinery and computers could be used to reduce health and safety for workers.Being automated they automatically do what they are instructed as they don't have workers doing the insrutuction which reduces health and safety risks.
- 17Give an example of automated technology.Laser Cutters
- 18What are the disadvantages of automated machinery?If something goes wrong you cannot reverse it.
It is very expensive to fix
There is a loss of jobs meaning poverty - 19Name some properties of cottonStrong
Absorbent
Cool to wear
Durable - 20Name some properties of polyesterCrease less
Strong
Hard-wearing
Cheap - 21What happens when cotton and polyester are blended together?The material would be stronger and more durable than just by itself.
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- Flashcards on Textiles 3, created by Nicole M on 29/02/2016.
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