Inglese per la moda - Woven non woven and knit fabrics

To weave (p.p.woven): tessere, intessere Snag: smagliatura

 Weft thread: filo di trama Felting: feltratura

 Warp thread: filo di ordito Interlining: controfodera interna

 Loom: telaio (to)Fray: sfilacciare

 Twill: saia Knitted: fatto a maglia

 Chevron design: tessuto cardato a spina di pesce

 Hound’s­tooth design: quadretti contrapposto a georgette

 Types of weaves are often mistaken for types of

 fabrics. To weave (trans. Verb) is to make a fabric

by interlacing and threads or yarns

weft warp

with a to create a specific hand and drape.

loom

Plain: Most simple and common construction. A flat, tight

 surface often the foundation for printing patterns. It is

Common fabrics:

inexpensive, and durable. cotton

calicos, cheesecloth and gingham.

Twill: Creates various designs like: diagonal, chevron

 Different yarn colours are used.

and hound’s­tooth. Fabrics:

Makes a strong fabric that may develop a shine.

tweed.

denim, gabardine serge and

Satin: Very smooth and shiny surface. It has excellent drapability.

 Fabric:

Flowing quality but easily and is not very durable.

snags

silk, nylon, satin­weave cotton (sateen) and

polyester.

Jacquard: Yarns woven into complex designs and patterns.

 Constructed with a loom invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard.

Fabrics:

These fabrics are very colourful and usually durable.

brocade, damask, tapestry.

Bonded­fibre fabrics: synthetic

are made from webs of fibres bonded

together with heat or adhesives. They are cheap to produce, but not as

strong as woven or knitted fabrics. Bonded­fibre fabrics are mainly used

for They are easy to sew, crease­resistant, do not fray and

interlining.

are stable to washing and dry­cleaning.