Commercial processes (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Weaving process
Weaving process
Interlacing two sets of yarns in perpendicular directions
Direction weft yarns run
Direction weft yarns run
Horizontally from left to right
Direction warp yarns run
Direction warp yarns run
Vertically up and down the length of fabric
Plain weave pattern
Plain weave pattern
Weft threads alternate over and under each warp thread
Plain weave advantages
Plain weave advantages
Affordable, strong, durable, accepts printing well
Twill weave pattern
Twill weave pattern
Weft over two warp threads, under one, stepped sequence
Bias in twill weave
Bias in twill weave
Diagonal pattern improving elasticity and movement
Satin weave pattern
Satin weave pattern
Weft over four or more warp threads, then under one
Satin weave appearance
Satin weave appearance
Shiny, smooth surface due to fewer interlacing points
Stock dyeing
Stock dyeing
Dyeing fibres before spinning into yarn
Best weave for printing quality
Best weave for printing quality
Tighter weave structures
Screen printing colour application
Screen printing colour application
Applies one colour at a time
Transfer printing method
Transfer printing method
Heat and pressure convert ink to gas, penetrating fabric