Unit 2 Fashion Design

Cellulosic means 'derived from plants.’ Non-cellulosic fibers include proteins, but they are typically used as a synonym for ‘synthetic'.’

The strength of the weave, how long does it last under friction?

How do the fibers hold up when faced with stress? (EX: recoil, water damage, fire damage)

How the fiber stretches (ex: gives, takes, bounce back)

The ‘building block of all weaves'; a tiny thread made to be weaved into fabric

Non-cellulosic—or synthetic— fibers are made from plastics (petroleum/oil products)

Pilling is what happens when fibers are exposed to abrasion and become compromised, creating balls of yarn on the surface of the fabric. *this can only occur on synthetic fabrics/ synthetic blends

A word for manmade fibers, specifically referencing those that are machine-made by squeezing plastic through a very small tube.

The raw edge of the fabric where it was woven on the machine.

The direction that the fibers are woven in

shiny, smooth, delicate, many exposed fibers (Pattern: 4 over one)

Dyeing: Dyes on multiple levels—either yarn, fabric, or garment level— colors the whole garment

Printing: Adds a design or color to one side of the fabric, often with the use of stamps

Typically used in denim, durable, has weight (Pattern: An offset step pattern)

Permanent finishes are permanent. (Ex: Dye, bleach, acid wash)

Non-Permanent finishes are temporary. (Ex: Starches, non-static spray).

Friction against fibers

The look/feel of a fabric. (Ex: layering, smooth, course, soft).

How the fabric would feel in your hands. (Ex: Structure, form-fitted, thick, thin).

How the fabric hangs on the body

Gray Goods are fabrics or yarns without alterations, in it’s natural color and form.

Woven: stronger, has a grain, much neater

Non-Woven: typically pressed together with glue, less stable, no grain, chemically treated

Smooth, shiny, strong, dries quickly, shows waterspots, has to be ironed at low temperatures

strong, durable, soft, absorbs moisture, breathes well, washes easily, very common, mildews, wrinkles easily, burns rapidly, shrinks

Protein-based fiber, warm, durable, heavy, absorbent, resilient, resists wrinkling, fire-retardent, shrinks, absorbs odors, vulnerable to insects

very strong, used in sportswear and raincoats, low absorbency, light, resists wrinkling

smooth, shiny, delicate, light-weight, prone to snags

durable, twill weave, breathable, can be ironed at high temperatures, stiff, easily creases

absorbent, moisture-wicking, non-woven, rigid, can shrink over time, coarse