chp. 1 introduction to Textiles

Flashcards covering key definitions and concepts from the 'Introduction to Textiles' lecture notes in a fill-in-the-blank style.

Understanding and differentiating among fabrics is __ to any career in the textiles global complex.

tantamount

One reason to learn textile science is to decipher __ differences in fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes.

performance

Learning textile science helps in choosing the appropriate textile for its __ _.

end use

A very large molecule made by connecting many small molecules together is called a __.

polymer

Almost all fibers are __ and are made of organic materials.

polymers

Any flexible material composed of thin films of polymers or of fibers, yarns, or fabrics is generally referred to as a __.

textile

Any substance, natural or manufactured, with a high length-to-width ratio and suitable characteristics for processing into a fabric is a __.

fiber

Fibers can be classified as either staple or __.

filament

An assemblage of fibers, filaments, or materials twisted or laid together to form a continuous strand is a __.

yarn

A planar substance constructed from solutions, fibers, yarns, fabrics, or any combination is known as a __.

fabric

Common types of fabric constructions include wovens, __, and nonwovens.

knits

Any fabric that has not been finished is known as __ _.

gray goods

Any process used to convert unfinished gray goods into a completed fabric is called a __.

finish

The most common finish applied to textiles that modifies appearance is __.

color

Any dyeing or printing process used to add color with dyes or pigments to a textile is referred to as __.

coloration

Products constructed of textiles and other flexible materials, including apparel, interior textiles, and technical textiles, are called __ _.

soft goods

Clothing, fashion accessories, and other items worn on the body made from textiles are categorized as __.

apparel

The application or function for which a textile is designed or ultimately used is its __ _.

end use

Textiles and textile products used in the home and other building interiors for functions or to add comfort and visual interest are known as __ _.

interior textiles

A broad range of materials used in special applications of a technical nature, generally not considered apparel or furnishings, are __ _.

technical/industrial textiles

Textiles that can sense and react to the environment or stimuli are called __ _.

smart textiles/fabrics

The international mix of related industries that provide soft goods for the world’s population is known as the __ _.

textile complex

Companies purchasing from and/or selling to multiple sites in the world describes the concept of __.

globalization

Due to globalization, the textile industry has set __ and established quality-control programs to make selection easier.

standards