Performance characteristics of materials common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Confusing knitting techniques

  Students often mix up panel knitting with whole garment knitting.

  Fix itRemember that panel knitting involves multiple pieces sewn together, while whole garment knitting is seamless.

• Confusing needle-felting with weaving

  Students often confuse needle-felting with traditional weaving techniques.

  Fix itNeedle-felting involves entangling fibers without weaving, while weaving interlaces threads at right angles.

• Confusing warp and weft

  Students often mix up the definitions of warp and weft.

  Fix itRemember that warp yarns run vertically and are under tension, while weft yarns run horizontally and are woven through the warp.

• Confusing crinkle with permanent creasing

  Students often mix up crinkle fabrics with those that have permanent creases.

  Fix itRemember that crinkle fabrics are designed to look wrinkled, while permanent creasing involves setting a crease that remains sharp and defined.

• Confusing natural and synthetic fibres

  Students often mix up natural fibres like cotton with synthetic ones like polyester.

  Fix itRemember that natural fibres come from plants or animals, while synthetic fibres are chemically manufactured.

• Confusing tex and denier

  Students often mix up the definitions of tex and denier, leading to incorrect yarn selection.

  Fix itRemember that tex measures 1000 meters while denier measures 9000 meters; use the appropriate system based on the context of the fabric.

• Confusing textured yarns with regular yarns

  Students often fail to recognize the specific processes that differentiate textured yarns from standard yarns.

  Fix itFocus on understanding the texturising processes and their impact on the yarn's properties.

• Confusing fabric types

  Students often confuse twill and satin weaves, thinking they have similar properties.

  Fix itRemember that twill has a diagonal pattern and is more durable, while satin has a smooth surface and is typically used for formal wear.

• Confusing knitted and woven fabrics

  Students often mix up the properties of knitted and woven fabrics.

  Fix itRemember that knitted fabrics are stretchy and flexible, while woven fabrics are generally more rigid.

• Confusing weft and warp knits

  Students often mix up the definitions and characteristics of weft and warp knitted fabrics.

  Fix itRemember that weft knits are made horizontally and are stretchier, while warp knits are made vertically and are more stable.