Grade 11 Consumer Studies - Fabric Construction Techniques - Summary

CONSUMER STUDIES
- Grade 11 -



FIBRES & FABRICS
- Fabric Construction Techniques -


DIFFERENT FABRIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES:
 Weaving - Interlacing two sets of yarn
 Knitting - Constructed from one continuous yarn
 Bonded Fabrics (Non-Woven) - Fibres are bonded together


SPINNING:
Process used to twist many thin textile fibres together to form a continuous thread or yarn


WEAVING Dobby Weave
Different ways of weaving warp and weft threads together:
 Plain (Muslin, Voile, Organdie, Cheesecloth, Gingham and Calico)
 Satin (Crepe-Satin and Satin)
 Sateen
 Twill (Denim, Gabardine and Serge)
 Dobby (Birdseye (Wool fabric) and Waffle Pique (Cotton Fabric))
 Jacquard (Tapestry, Brocade and Damask)
 Traditional Pile (Loop and Cut) (Rugs and Carpets)
 Warp Pile (Towels and Bath Robes)
 Filling Pile (Velvet, Corduroy, Velveteen)