1. 1.02 A. Textiles Used in Apparel

2. Menu A.Fabric Construction Terminology Weaves Knits Nonwovens

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. Types of Weaves: Twill Denim, flannel

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

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

12. A Little About Knits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHENgQ1r RD8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHENgQ1r RD8

13. 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.

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

15. 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

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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

22. Types of fabric Production: Nonwovens

23. Image Resource Warp and Weft: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wefthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weft Rib Weave: http://delopern.com/basic-pattern-for-weaving-loom/http://delopern.com/basic-pattern-for-weaving-loom/ Plain Weave and Twill Weave : http://www.freefurnitureinfo.com/page/3http://www.freefurnitureinfo.com/page/3 Basket Weave: http://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/basket-weavehttp://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/basket-weave Satin weave: http://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/satin-weavehttp://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/satin-weave Knit and purl: http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-knit-the-purl-two-together-decrease-p2tog/http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-knit-the-purl-two-together-decrease-p2tog/ Raschel Knit: http://fjzhenyuan.en.alibaba.com/product/454495222-212009560/9628_raschel_knit_lace.htmlhttp://fjzhenyuan.en.alibaba.com/product/454495222-212009560/9628_raschel_knit_lace.html Tricot: http://fjzhenyuan.en.alibaba.com/product/454495222-212009560/9628_raschel_knit_lace.htmlhttp://fjzhenyuan.en.alibaba.com/product/454495222-212009560/9628_raschel_knit_lace.html Two way stretch: http://www.allaboutdance.com/dance-clothing/product-view/style_N8727.htmlhttp://www.allaboutdance.com/dance-clothing/product-view/style_N8727.html Super stretch: http://www.shinycatsuit.com/full-spandex-bodysuithttp://www.shinycatsuit.com/full-spandex-bodysuit Disposable diapers: http://www.thelearningcommunity.us/newborns-and-infants/issues/diapers.aspxhttp://www.thelearningcommunity.us/newborns-and-infants/issues/diapers.aspx Hospital Uses: http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-group-doctors-image8094420http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-group-doctors-image8094420 Hand Wipes: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/106608716149381983/http://www.pinterest.com/pin/106608716149381983/ Interfacing: http://www.belraffabrics.com/fabrics/craft/lining-and-interfacing/1720-white-lining-and-interfacing-f.htmlhttp://www.belraffabrics.com/fabrics/craft/lining-and-interfacing/1720-white-lining-and-interfacing-f.html