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Differences between Warp Knits and Weft Knits
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Weft Knitting: a process in which one yarn or yarn set is carried back and forth (or around) and under needles to form a fabric
Warp Knitting: a process in which a warp beam is set into a machine and yarns sets are interlooped to form a fabric |
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The purpose of aesthetic finishes?
the purpose of functional finishes? |
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aesthetic finishes: change appearance or hand (drape); may change fabric name
functional: make end product better suited for specific end use, improves performance |
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| Why is it necessary to use a detergent when washing textiles? |
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lower surface tension with detergent or soap, keep soil suspended in water and prevents redesposition.
FROM BOOK: "detergent molecule includes an organic "tail" that has an affinity for organic soild and a polar "head" that has an affinity for the solvent. as a result, the two parts literally dislodge the soil |
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| Understand the scope of labeling requirement: |
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| ALL OF THE CHAPTER 21 SLIDES |
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| The legislation regulating the general safety issues of textile: |
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| loss of color in water or other solutions; may color other fabrics present |
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| color transfer to another fabric from rubbing together |
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| color movement to adjacent areas |
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| color loss due to perspiration, gas fumes, sunlight etc... |
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| fabric strength loss due to reaction of dye and fiber, caused by heat, light, atmospheric, contamination, etc |
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| print color overlaps or misses desired areas |
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| fabric printed off-grain, print disappears off fabric edge when cut on grain |
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| Cross dyeing and union dyeing used for what purpose and in which stage |
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used for dyeing of fabrics made of different fibers from different generic groups
performed during the yarn stage |
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| Explain the stages of Dyeing and compare their advantages and disadvantages |
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| colorfastness of textile products is related to: |
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types of fibers
type of dyes or pigments
penetration
fixation |
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| Why is textile product storage issue important for producers and consumers? |
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| concerns regarding potential for damage that may occur, storage influences their appearance, quality and performance |
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