TCRI ch.1 + 2 exam

fabric manufacturers

Use weaving, knitting, knotting, and twisting, braiding, tufting to form fabric structures form yarns

dyers / printers / finishers

Apply chemical and mechanical treatments to alter te cloth’s appearance 

distributors

Wholesalers; are the main suppliers to the interior design and architect marketplace; work with mills to develop products that create a brand identity 

fabric designers / colorists / creative directors

Responsible for ensuring that the company’s line is ready; specialize in color development of patters in process; manages decisions around the structure, surface pattern or color in several areas of the process 

When selecting interior textiles, what should designers consider?

Best solution for the function and aesthetics of the interior 

• Aesthetic considerations 

• Performance and safety factors 

• Maintenance considerations 

• Cost and installation factors 

Monitor consumer selections and respond to changes in preferences 

• Economic factors 

• Changes to fiber and fabric producers 

• Imports and tariffs 

• Government regulations and consumer protection 

Identify the 3 classifications of fibers and their sources.

•  Natural Fibers 

• Artificial Fibers 

• Synthetic Fibers

 Natural Fibers

made up of natural supplements, often expensive, more durable, soft, luxurious, and resilient 

Artificial Fibers

obtained from different processes (synthesis of polymers, alteration of natural fibers). Usually made from natural resources 

Synthetic Fibers

man-made, used to increase the utility and improve the quality of natural and artificial fibers 

Which natural fiber is derived from a mineral? What is it primarily used for?

Asbestos

Primarily used for textiles, thread, yarn, and twine (lightweight, strong) 

What are animal skins retrieved from?

retrieved from small animals (lambs, goats, calves), max. size approx. 9 sq ft 

What are animal hides retrieved from?

retrieved from large animals (deer, horses, cattle), max. size approx. 25 sq ft. 

ANSI 

American National Standards Institute 

Private, nonprofit organization that oversees the development of voluntary standards for products, services, processes, and systems

ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials 

Global standards organization that develops and publishes 

AATC

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists 

Luster

Depends on the quantity of light waves reflected from the surface of the fabric; also known as sheen 

Hand

Refers to the tactile characteristics of a fabric; smoothness, roughness, temperature, feel 

Drape

The manner in which a fabric hangs vertically 

Texture

The nature of the surface of a fabric 

Abrasion resistance

The ability of a fiber to resist loss due to friction from another object 

Light resistance 

The ability of a fiber to resist degradation due to exposure of light

propensity to pill 

Pilling is the formation of tiny balls of entangled fibers on a fabric surface; most common with synthetic staple fibers

Flammability

Fibers are described as flammable, flame-resistant, noncombustible, or fireproof 

Thermoplasticity

The ability of fibers to be transformed through heat exposure 

What are 4 factors that need to be considered when selecting fabrics? 

1. Fiber Content 

2. How the yarn is made 

3. How the fabric is constructed 

4. How the fabric is finished 

Chintz

Basket Weave

Taffeta

Plaid

Houndstooth

Herringbone

Cotton 

• Natural Fiber 

• Cellulosic 

• Obtained from plant-based materials 

Linen 

• Natural Fiber 

• Cellulosic 

• Obtained from plant-based materials 

Jute 

• Natural Fiber 

• Cellulosic 

• Obtained from plant-based materials 

Wool 

• Natural Fiber 

• Protein 

• Obtained from protein sources (insects and animals) 

Silk

•  Natural Fiber 

• Protein 

• Obtained from protein sources (insects and animals) 

Acetate 

• Artificial Fiber 

• Extruded plant material combined with other sources 

Rayon 

• Artificial Fiber 

Acrylic 

• Synthetic Fiber 

• Made from natural gas, petroleum, and coal; chemically produced 

Nylon 

• Synthetic Fiber 

• Made from natural gas, petroleum, and coal; chemically produced 

Polyester 

• Synthetic Fiber 

• Made from natural gas, petroleum, and coal; chemically produced