| A | B |
|---|
| textiles | any products made from fibers, including fabrics |
| fiber | raw material from which fabric is made |
| cellulosic natural fiber | fibers which come from cellulose in plants |
| protein natural fiber | fibers which come from animal sources |
| resiliency | an ablility to return to the original size and shape |
| manufactured fiber | fibers that are made from wood cellulose |
| generic name | describes a group of fibers with similar chemical compositions |
| trade name | used by companies to identify the specific fibers the develope |
| yarn | made from fiber staples and filaments |
| blend | when two or more types of fibers are combined to make yarn |
| combination yarn | when two or more different yarns are combined |
| weaving | the interlacing of two sets of yarns at right angles |
| warp yarn | run the lengthwise direction and form the lengthwise grain |
| grain | the direction threads run in a woven fabric |
| weft yarn | the filling yarns that run in the crosswise direction |
| wale | a diagonal rib or cord pattern |
| float | segment of yarn on the surface of the fabric |
| nap | a layer of fiber ends that stand up from the surface of the fabric |
| knitting | the looping of yarns together |
| tanned | treated with a special acid called tannin, and becomes soft and resists stains, fading, and cracking |
| bonded | nonwoven fabrics where two layers of fabric are permanently joined together with an adhesive |
| structural design | designs made by varying the yarns while the fabric is either woven or knitted |
| applied design | designs that are printed onto the surface of the fabric |
| finishes | improving the appearance, feel, and performance of fabrics |
| tufted | carpets and rugs made by looping the yarn into the backing material and securing it to the backing and a second backing with an adhesive |
| needlepunching | the process of interlocking fibers by using felting needles |
| upholstery | the fabric, padding, or other material used to make a soft covering for furniture |
| comforter | filled bed coverings |
| flammable | burns quickly |
