Tam 2045 Exam 2 Welker Questions & Correct Answers | Grade A
Textile : -Broad classification of materials used in constructing fabrics -includes fibers and yarns (cloth, woven or knitted) -a fiber, filament or yarn used in making cloth Fibers : -Generic term for any one of the various types of matter that forms the basic elements of a textile and is characterized by having a length 100 times its diameter (in order to be spun) -smallest unit of a textile, basic unit/element/building block Description of Fibers : -natural or man-made -extremely fine, hairlike strands -almost invisible to human eye - smallest element of fabric 2 Yarns : -assembly of fibers twisted or held together in a continuous strand How can different yarns made of same fibers look different? : variation of twists Why are most fibers made into yarn? : we cannot make a textile or fabric out of fiber alone, must be made into a yarn first. Fabric structure : -cohesive structure of yarns -produced by hand or machine Finish and coloring : special treatment added to fiber, yarn, or fabric to enhance performance and overcome undesirable propertie
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