1.02 A. Textiles Used in Apparel

Menu A.Fabric Construction Terminology Weaves Knits Nonwovens

Fabric Construction Filling or weft yarns are crosswise yarns Decorative Create pattern

Fabric Construction Warp yarns Lengthwise yarns Tightly stretched Strongest part of fabric

Types of Weaves: Plain Plain Weave Simple and Balanced Filling yarns over and under one warp yarn Gingham, percale, chambray muslin, broadcloth

Types of Weaves: Plain Variation of Plain Weave: Ribbed Weave Weft or Filling Yarns are thicker than warp and decorative Faille

Types of Weaves: Plain Plain weave variation: Basket weave Two or more yarns under and over two or more yarns Canvas, oxford

Types of Weaves: Twill Weft/filling yarns pass over two and under two yarns Each row shifts one yarn to the left or right Creates a diagonal ridge on fabric surface Firmer, heavier and more durable of the weaves

Types of Weaves: Twill Denim, flannel

Types of Weave: Satin Yarns float on the surface over 4 to 8 yarns Create shine and luster Floats can snag Satin, sateen

Types of Weave: leno Warp yarns cross and twist between filling yarns Creates open or shear fabrics Stabilizes weave

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Fabric Construction: Knits Stitches Yarns are looped together Stretchy and comfortable Knit is a stitch formed with the yarn at the back of the work. Purl is a stitch formed with the yarn at the front of the work.

Type of Construction: Knits Knit stitches are the “V” shape Purl stitches are the bumpy shapes

Types of Construction: Weft Knits Knits made with only one yarn Made by hand, circular machine or flat machine Two way stretch Can “run” Single or jersey, double and ribbed knits are weft knits

Types of Construction: Warp Knits Made with several yarns looped together Do not run Tricot and raschel knits

Types of Construction: Stretch Firm or stable knits-not much stretch Double knit, Raschel and sweatshirts

Types of Construction: Stretch Moderate Knits: 25% crosswise stretch Comfortable Move with Body Jersey, Tricot, Fleece Example: Tricot

Types of Construction: Stretch Two way stretch Stretch lengthwise and crosswise Form fitting garments Leotards, swimsuits, body suits

Types of Construction: Stretch Super Stretch Knits Stretch more than 100% of their length Snap back to original size Spandex or latex

Types of Construction: Nonwovens Fabrics made by heating, pressing, steaming and gluing fibers together Felt: nonwovens made from wool Uses: Usually disposable: diapers, hospital sheets and gowns, hand wipes, bandages, cleaning clothes, and interfacings

Types of fabric Production: Nonwovens

Image Resource Warp and Weft: Rib Weave: Plain Weave and Twill Weave : Basket Weave: Satin weave: Knit and purl: Raschel Knit: Tricot: Two way stretch: Super stretch: Disposable diapers: Hospital Uses: Hand Wipes: Interfacing: