This document discusses different types of fabric construction including yarn twist, texturing, weaving methods like plain, twill, and satin weaves, knitting, and bonded fabrics like felt. It covers characteristics of fabrics like construction method, texture, hand, weight, and lists some common fabric testing methods.

1. Fabric Construction Ms. Collishaw HNC3O, Glebe CI May 2010

2. Yarn Twist High Twist Yarn Firm, strong, dull, fine Low Twist Yarn Soft, weak, lustrous, bulky

4. Weaving 101 True Bias Grain of Fabric Selvage Shuttle holds weft yarn Loom holds warp yarns Warp Yarn Weft Yarn Fabric will fray along unfinished or cut edge

8. Other Weaves Basket Weave Pile Weave – carpets, velvet, corduroy Ribbed weave Jacquard Weave

9. Knit Fabrics Socks, tights, T-shirts and sweaters Yarns looped together Creates stretchy fabric Can run if loop is dropped

10. Bonded Fabrics Felt is the most common bonded fabric Fibres are pressed together using steam and/or heat Will not fray or run Interfacing, a bonded fabric, is used in collars and waistbands

12. Testing Fabric Characteristics Drapability Strength Air Permeability Shape Retention Cover Wrinkle Resistance