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Fabric: Types of Weaves. Students will learn about the types of fabric weaves, how it is constructed, common fabrics, and uses. Types of Fabric Weaves. An important factors in creating beautiful fabrics is how they are woven.
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Fabric: Types of Weaves Students will learn about the types of fabric weaves, how it is constructed, common fabrics, and uses.
Types of Fabric Weaves • An important factors in creating beautiful fabrics is how they are woven. • By changing the weave of a fabric, the total look and use of the fabric can be changed. • Three basic woven types: plain, twill, and satin.
Plain Weave • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: each filling yarn goes alternately under and over the warp yarns • COMMON FABRICS: cotton calicos, cheesecloth, gingham, percale, voile • HOUSEHOLD USES: draperies, tablecloths, upholstery
Twill • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: three or more shafts; warp or filling floats over two or more counterpart yarns in progressive steps right or left • COMMON FABRICS: denim, gabardine, serge, tweed • HOUSEHOLD USES: upholstery, comforters, pillows
Satin • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Floats one warp yarn over four or more weft yarns, then tied down with one thread, resulting in a smooth face • COMMON FABRICS: satin, satin-weave fabrics out of fabrics such as cotton. Creates a permanent luster opposed to a finish on a fabric (satin-weave cotton versus polished cotton) • HOUSEHOLD USES: draperies, quilts
Variations • Other variations of the three basic weaves create patterns in woven fabrics. • Examples: Stripes, checks, and plaids are made by inserting yarns of different colors where the lines are wanted.
Variations: Basket • A variation of the plain weave in a basket or checkerboard pattern. Contrasting colors are often used. Inexpensive. Less durable than plain weave. • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: two or more warps simultaneously interlaced with one or more fillings • COMMON FABRICS: monks cloth, oxford • HOUSEHOLD USES: wall hangings, pillows
Jacquard • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: warp is individually controlled with each pick passage creating intricate designs on a jacquard loom. • COMMON FABRICS: brocade, damask, tapestry • HOUSEHOLD USES: upholstery, wall hangings
Uncut Pile • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: a plain or twill weave with an additional warp yarn or filling yarn in the basic structure and forms a loop at regular intervals • COMMON FABRICS: Frieze, terry cloth • HOUSEHOLD USES: Upholstery, towels, carpet, area rugs
Cut Pile • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Similar to uncut pile, but loops have been cut • COMMON FABRICS: corduroy, velvet, velveteen, fake fur • HOUSEHOLD USES: upholstery, stage draperies, towels, rugs
Non-woven) • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Fibers are bonded together by mechanical or chemical means • COMMON FABRICS: Pelon • HOUSEHOLD USES: Bedding, backing for quilts, dust cloths for box springs, carpet backing, and upholstered furniture
Felt • METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Felting occurs when heat, moisture, agitation, and pressure are applied to wool fibers, causing the fibers to interlock permanently. • COMMON FABRICS: felt • HOUSEHOLD USES: padding, sound-proofing, insulation, filtering, and polishing.
Film • Method of Construction: Made from synthetic solutions formed into thin sheets • Common Fabrics: Vinyl • Household Uses: Tablecloths, shower curtains, draperies, upholstery, and wall coverings