FASH220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Knitted Fabric, Surface Finishing, Dry Cleaning

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Fashion and Apparel Studies
• Course: FASH220
• Professor: Cao Huantian

Document Summary

Blend: two or more fibers combined to make a yarn, a fabric that contains more than one fiber type. Used to dye fiber blends so that each fiber type dyed is a different color. Must have the correct type of dye to match the specific fibers in the blend: union dyeing. Used to dye fiber blends so that all fibers are the same color. Must have the correct type of dye to match the specific fibers in the blend: blend levels: percentage of fibers that are blended together. Certain levels dominate in certain applications in the market. Tfpia (textile fiber products identification act) states: identify by generic name of fiber, identify amount by weight as a % of total weight, list in order from largest amount to smallest amount: polyester/cotton. Uses: apparel including woven and knit shirts, blouses, dresses, slacks, rainwear and home furnishings like sheets. 80/20 poly/cotton blend optimum press retention but loss of hand.