What is the difference between staple fibres & filaments?

Give one property of synthetic fibres which is useful for making a pleated skirt…

What are natural fibres?

What are regenerated fibres?

What are synthetic fibres?

Using the description below, name the type of fabric construction that has been used for this fabric….

Made of layers of fibres not yarns

Using the description below, name the type of fabric construction that has been used for this fabric….

Yarns run ‘up’ the fabric in loops
The lops interlock vertically

Name the fibre used to make Lycra

Name a natural fibre that could be combined with cotton to make it warmer….

Name a natural fibre that could be combined with cotton to make it more glossy….

Name a natural fibre that could be combined with cotton to make it very cool in hot weather….

A cotton polyester blend is a popular fabric for clothes
What is a blend?

What is a mixed fabric?

Nanotechnology is being used to develop new fabrics with different properties
What are nanomaterials?

What is a smart fabric?

Give one example of a natural dye..

Resists can be used when hand dyeing to create patterns on a fabric
Give an example of a resist….

Why is a fabric with a tight weave best for printing on?