Textiles quizzes unit 3

What fabric construction ravels easily and is described as being interlaced?

woven

the width of a fabric is dictated by the?

width of the loom

As a textile, what makes nonwovens different from wovens and knits?

they are made directly from fiber instead of yarns

which fabric construction is made by interlooping and tends to not unravel?

knit

Wide width fabrics are commonly used for

all of the above (comforters, table linen, bedspreads, bed linen)

what is another term for weft yarns?

b and c (picks and filling)

The fabric count for a fabric with 72 ends per inch and 66 picks per inch is written as

72x66

if there are 200 warp yarns per inch and 150 weft yarns per inch, then what is the thread count?

350

what is the main purpose of selvage?

to prevent raveling and tearing during production

A fabric with warp and filling yarns perpendicular to each other is known as?

on-grain

In woven fabrics, __________ yarns run along the length of the loom.

warp

is it possible to recognize warp vs filling yarns in a fabric even without the selvage?

Yes, there are usually more warp yarns than filling yarns; and warp yarns are usually finer.

what carries the filling yarn across the loom through the shed?

shuttle

is the narrow edge of woven fabric that runs parallel to the warp

selvage

Thread counts above 400 may be false advertising

true

bottom weight refers to heavier weight fabrics commonly used for pants and shorts.

true

thread count is often specified for bed linen.

true

woven fabric stretches the most when it is pulled diagonally.

true

true bias is cut at a 45 degree angle from the selvage

true

______ is the simplest and most commonly used weave

plain weave

which one of the following is a main difference between twill and satin weaves?

there are more floats and fewer interlacing in the satin weaves.

which of the following fabric structures is the one used in making denim?

twill

In satin weave fabrics, high luster is achieved by using ___________.

all of the above (long floats, high luster yarns, smooth yarns, filament yarns)

The technical back is not used as the design face for ___________.

flannel back satin

______ is an example of rib weave with prominent ribs

bengaline

______ is characterized by a "broken twill" pattern

herringbone twill

satin weave fabrics are reversible fabrics

false

all satin weave fabrics have high luster

false

snagging may be a problem for fabrics with long floats.

true

oxford fabric is used for men's dress shirts.

true

woven fabrics are generally more dimensionally stable than weft knit fabrics.

true

uneven twills look the same on both sides and thus are reversible

false

twill weave fabrics are often weaker than plain weave fabrics made with similar yarns.

false

all rib weave fabrics are unbalanced fabrics

true

organza and organdy are soft plain weave fabrics

false.

leno is the only weave in which the warp yarns do not lie _______ and actually ________ each other.

parallel, cross over

which fabric structure is the one used in making corduroy?

pile weave extra fill

which fabric is a slack tension weave using two warp beams and is considered a fabric for spring?

seersucker

corduroy and velveteen are almost always made from which kinds of yarns?

spun

a small, geometric patterned fabric which is woven would most likely be made on a ______ loom

dobby

velvet is a _____

a and c (warp pile weave and cut pile weave)

which of the following weaves is used in sheer, open curtains and in mosquito netting?

leno

which of the following fabrics uses 5 sets of yarns and is made on special looms?

double cloth

crepe weave is produced by random interlacing of warp and filling yarns

true

the cost of producing plain and jacquard weave fabrics is similar

false

all crepe fabrics are woven using crepe weave

false

Panne is a type of velvet fabric

true

spot weave fabrics require and extra set of warp and/or filling yarns to create the design

true

clipped or cut spot weave fabrics have a fringe around the motifs

true

in double-faced fabrics, each side can be considered the face side

true

the technical back of jersey knit resembles _____

purl knit

which of the following quality issues might be a reason knits are not used more often in home furnishings such as upholstery

they might run

_____ requires the least amount of yarn for knitting

jersey

which of the following is the fabric structure used to make imitation lace knit fabric?

raschel

why do knits adapt to the shape of the wearer

loops allow movements of the yarn by changing shape

______ is the simplest type of weft knit fabric

jersey

Why might a warp knit be chosen over a weft knit?

Warp knits are more stable.

Raschel knits are used for _____________.

all of the above (produce bags, elasticized bandages, lace curtains, laundry bags)

Knitted yard goods are suitable for ____________.

lace curtains

weft knits generally stretch more than warp knits

true

Knit fabrics are more stable in use and care than wovens.

false

______ fabric is made with batting in between layers of fabric that are stitched or welded together

quilted

Schiffli machines are used to manufacture

a and c ( eyelet embroidery and lace)

Lace, crochet and macramé are examples of what type of fabric construction using yarns?

open mesh: knot and twisting

which category of fabrications is very attractive to producers because it is the fastest means of making a textile and is relatively inexpensive?

nonwovens

Vinyl shower curtains are most likely made from a ____________.

extruded polymer solution

_____ is an example of mechanical bonding

all of the above (hydroentangling, needle punching, stitch bonding)

Extruded polymer films bonded to another fabric, coated or laminated textiles and carpets are all examples of what major type of fabric construction?

multicomponent

_____ is made by sanding the flesh side of leather to produce a nap

suede

which of the following is a major fabrication type of fabric

woven

____ are examples of nonwoven fabrics

thinsulate and tyvek

what traditional bedspread fabric is made by tufting?

chenille fabric

_____ can be used to differentiate between fur and faux fur

all of the above (microscopy test, burn test, visual examination)

the ____ manufacturing process can be used to produce faux fur

all of the above (tufting, knitting, weaving)

bonded leather can be labled as leather

false

the source of hide is typically included in the information provided to the consumer

true

polymer webs in nonwoven fabrics are produced only with manufactured fibers.

true

full grain leather is the highest quality leather

true

in spunlaced fabrics, water is used to entangle the fabrics

true

the bonding process is determined by fiber content, web formation method, and intended end use.

true