Housing and Interiors I Basic Textiles Day 2 Housing and Interiors I Objective 4.01

Now that we have our fibers what do we do with them?

The Beginning: FIBERS

Next - FIBERS ARE SPUN TO MAKE THREADS

Last, THREADS ARE WOVEN TO MAKE FABRIC

Parts of the weave Warp threads – the threads running up and down or lengthwise Weft – the threads running left to right or crosswise. Also called the filling threads (yarns)

Different Kinds of Weaves… Plain Twill Satin Pile Jaquard

Plain Weave The simplest weave is the plain weave. The Weft thread is woven on top of one warp thread and then under the warp thread

Plain weaves variations Basket Weave: Plain weave with multiple yarns Ribbed Weave: Filling yarns different in size from warp yarns

Twill Weave The twill weave are stronger than plain weaves. The pattern forms a diagonal by going over and under 2 yarns. Denim is the most common twill weave.

Satin Weave The satin weave is smooth and slippery. It drapes well. It is less durable than other weaves Either the warp or weft yarns float over four or more opposite yarns then go under one.

Pile weave Pile weave is a form of textile created by weaving while leaving a lyer of fiber ends standing up. Because of this, the surface of the fabric looks different when you view it from different directions. Examples include velvet, terrycloth, carpet

Jacquard Weave By picking and choosing how many and which weft or warp yarns to go over and under patterns are able to be formed in the weave of the fabric. It is used for damask, tapestry, and brocade fabrics

Non-woven fabrics Knitted fabrics Bonded: Made by applying heat, moisture and pressure to fibers. Ex. Felt Leather

How are fabrics classified after construction? Typically fabrics are classified by the fibers they are constructed of: Natural – Uses only natural fibers Manufactured – Used only manufactured fibers Blends – Uses a combination of natural and manufactured fibers to get the best of both fibers.

LAWS Concerning Textiles & Fabric Textile Fiber Products Identification Act: States fibers in a textile product must be labeled in order of predominance by weight. Wool Products Labeling Act: This law requires all products containing any quantity of wool to include on the label the kind and amount or wool used. Must also include manufacture and country imported from. Flammable Fabrics Act: Prohibits the sale of flammable fabrics. Many new flame-resistant finishes have been developed as a result of this law.