Group 1: textiles
cotton, denim, fur, lace,
leather, linen, nylon, silk,
velvet, wool, polyester,
cashmere, satin, felt,
flannel, tweed, Spandex/Lycra,
microfibre, Merino wool,
viscose, canvas
Task 2: Mix the textile words with its description
1. ________ is a type of wool fabric that is made from _______ goats and pashmina goats. It is a natural fiber known for its extremely soft feel and great insulation. The fibers are very fine and delicate, feeling almost like a silk fabric to the touch. It is significantly warmer and lighter than sheep’s wool. Often It is made into a wool blend and mixed with other types of wool, like merino, to give it added weight, since ______ fibers are very fine and thin.
2. _______ is a delicate fabric made from yarn or thread, characterised by open-weave designs and patterns created through a variety of different methods. _____ fabric was originally made from silk and linen, but today cotton thread and synthetic fibers are both used. ______ is a decorative fabric used to accent and embellish clothing and home decor items. _______ is traditionally considered a luxury textile, as it takes a lot of time and expertise to make.
3. ______ is any fabric that is made from animal hides or skins, and different types of _______ result from different animals and different treatment techniques. While cowhide is the most popular animal skin used for it, comprising about 65 percent of all ______ produced, almost any animal can be made into ______ , from crocodiles to pigs to stingrays. It is a durable, wrinkle-resistant fabric, and it can take on many different looks and feels based on the type of animal, grade, and treatment.
4. ______ is an extremely strong, lightweight fabric made from the flax plant. It is a common material used for towels, tablecloths, napkins, and bedsheets, and the term “______ s,” i.e. bed ______ s, still refers to these household items, though they are not always made out of _____ fabric. The material is also used for the inner layer of jackets, hence the name “lining.” It’s an incredibly absorbent and breathable fabric, which makes it ideal for summer clothing, as the lightweight qualities allow air to pass through and moderate the body temperature.
5) ______ is a man-made synthetic fiber created from petrochemicals, like coal and petroleum. ______ fabric is characterized by its durable nature; however it is not breathable and doesn’t absorb liquids, like sweat, well. ______ blends are also very popular as the durable fiber can add strength to another fabric, while the other fabric makes ______ more breathable.
6) _______ is a natural fiber produced by the _____ worm, an insect, as a material for their nests and cocoons. ______ is known for its shine and softness as a material. It is an incredibly durable and strong material with a beautiful drape and sheen. It is used for formal attire, accessories, bedding, upholstery, and more.
7) _____ or ______ or elastane is a synthetic fiber characterized by its extreme elasticity. ______ is blended with several types of fibers to add stretch and is used for everything from jeans to athleisure to hosiery.
8) _____ is a rough woven fabric usually made from wool. The fibers can be woven using a plain weave or twill weaves. It is an extremely warm, hard-wearing fabric that is thick and stiff. Wool ______ is often woven using different colored threads to achieve dynamic patterns and colors, frequently with small squares and vertical lines. ______ is very popular for suiting and jackets, which were originally made out of the material for hunting activities.
9) ________ is a soft, luxurious fabric that is characterized by a dense pile of evenly cut fibers that have a smooth nap. It has a beautiful drape and a unique soft and shiny appearance due to the characteristics of the short pile fibers. ______ fabric is popular for evening wear and dresses for special occasions, as the fabric was initially made from silk. Cotton, linen, wool, mohair, and synthetic fibers can also be used to make _____, making it less expensive and incorporated into daily-wear clothes. ______ is also a fixture of home decor, where it’s used as upholstery fabric, curtains, pillows, and more.
10) _______ is a semi-synthetic type of rayon fabric made from wood pulp that is used as a silk substitute, as it has a similar drape and smooth feel to the luxury material. It is a silk-like fabric and is appealing because it is much cheaper to produce. ______ is a versatile fabric used for clothing items such as blouses, dresses, and jackets, and around the home in carpets and upholstery.
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check your answers (task 2)
1) cashmere
2) lace
3) leather
4) linen
5) polyester
6) silk
7) Spandex / Lycra
8) tweed
9) velvet
10) viscose
Check your answers (Task 3)
1) denim
2) linen
3) nylon
4) Merino wool
5) felt
6) tweed
7) flannel
8) satin
9) microfibre
10) canvas
