Fashion Designer Fabric Selection & Textiles 5

Question 1

What is 'tencel' and why is it considered sustainable?

Accepted Answer

A brand of lyocell fiber made in a closed-loop water and solvent recycling process

Answer

Tencel is the Lenzing brand of lyocell, produced using a closed-loop process that recycles over 99% of the water and solvents used, minimizing environmental impact.

Question 2

A swatch labeled '2x2 rib knit' describes a fabric where:

Accepted Answer

Two knit stitches alternate with two purl stitches in each rib

Answer

A 2x2 rib knit has two knit stitches followed by two purl stitches in each rib column, creating a stretchy, textured fabric with vertical ridges.

Question 3

Which fabric property describes how easily a fabric drapes and conforms to body contours?

Accepted Answer

Drapeability

Answer

Drapeability refers to the ability of fabric to hang and flow gracefully, conforming to body shape — silks and jersey knits have high drapeability.

Question 4

What is the purpose of 'interfacing' in garment construction?

Accepted Answer

To add structure, support, and stability to specific garment areas

Answer

Interfacing is fused or sewn to garment sections like collars, cuffs, and waistbands to add body and prevent stretching.

Question 5

A fabric described as 'jacquard-woven' indicates that:

Accepted Answer

Complex patterns are woven directly into the fabric structure using a Jacquard loom attachment

Answer

Jacquard weaving uses a loom attachment (originally punch-card controlled) to individually control warp threads, allowing complex, multi-color woven patterns.

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