fibers and fabrics ch. 61 studyguide. 1. what are fibers? tiny strands of fabric, that when twisted...
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Fibers and Fabrics
Ch. 61 Studyguide
1. What are fibers?
• Tiny strands of fabric, that when twisted together, make up yarn.
2. What is a natural fiber?
• Fiber that comes from plants or the hair of animals.
3. Where does cotton come from?
• The seedpod of the cotton plant.
4. Where does linen come from?
• From the stock of the flax plant.
5. Where does wool come from?
• From the fleece of sheep, camels, alpacas, goats or hair of rabbits.
6. Where does silk come from?
• From the cocoon that silkworms spin.
7. Where does ramie come from?
• From the stems of China grass.
8. What are manufactured fibers?
• Fibers formed completely or in part by chemicals.
9. How are yarns formed?
• They are formed when fibers are
twisted together.
10. What is a blend?
• Yarn made from two or more different fibers.
11. What are the 3 basic methods by which most fabrics
are made?
Woven
Knitted
Non - Woven
12. How are woven fabrics created?
• Yarns are interlaced at right angles.
Warp- lengthwise
Filling yarns - crosswise
13. How are knit fabrics made?
• With one strand of yarn!
• Loops interlocked one row after another.
• By machine or hand.
14. What is a special quality of bonded fabric?
• They do not fray or unravel when cut.
Fleece
15. What is dyeing?
• The process of using a substance to change the natural color of a fiber, yarn or fabric.
16. What is a finish?
• A substance added to a fabric to change the appearance, feel or performance of a fabric.
17. What kind of label should be on all the
clothes you buy?
• Care label