Knitting• Loops linked to rows above and below.• Insulating – traps air in-between loops• Warm • Stretches – loops extend• Unravels and forms ladders• Crease resistant
Circular knitting Flatbed kniting Hand knitting
Crocheting
Knitting• Different textures can be created as there are
a lot of different stitches.• Patterns can be created by introducing
different coloured yarn into the stitches.• Different textured yarns also create pattern
and texture.• Computers control knitting machines making
it easy to create pattern and shape.
Properties of wool• Insulates – warm to wear• Crease resistant• Stretches• Absorbent – dyes easily, soaks up sweat/damp.• Resistant to static build up.• Not very strong – nylon is often blended with wool
to make it stronger.• Becomes stronger when twisted into a yarn.• Sustainable, biodegrades.
Acrylic
• Similar to wool but manmade.• Cheaper than wool• Easier to wash than wool.• Not as warm as wool• Soft, doesn’t itch• Slightly stronger than wool
Decoration• Hand Embroidery• Machine Embroidery• Knitted pattern• Appliqué• Quilting - warm
Components
• Elastic – stretches and grips to shape• Velcro – easy to do up/undo, fibres get stuck in
it stopping it working. Not a strong fastening, adjustable.
• Buttons – Strong fastening, difficult to do up, decorative .
• Toggles- Adjustable, grip cord.• Buckles – Strong, adjustable, decorative.
Overlocked seam
• Used on knitted products as it stretches with the fabric
• Strong – combination of 3 or 4 threads• Neatens seam as cuts off and overstitches raw
edge• More expensive than normal lockstitch as
more thread used• Complicated to thread machine
Pom pomsEmbroidery
Blanket stitch
Tassels
Fringes
Fabric Finishes• Brushing – A series of wire covered rollers brush the fabric to
raise the fibres to form a pile. Produces a soft fluffy fabric which is warm to wear. The process weakens the fabric and makes it more flamable. Often used for the lining fabric of gloves.
• Waterproofing – Silcone is applied to the fabric to form a barrier to water.
• Easy care – chemicals applied to the fabric to make it easier to wash and iron.
• Anti felting – Wool fibres felt or matt together if not washed properly. Anti felting finishes stop this happening by either softening the scales on the wool so they don’t grip each other or covers the wool with a polymer film to stop the gripping.
Technological Textiles
• Thinsulate- micro fibre which traps air to insulate from the cold, is breathable, moisture-resistant, both machine washable and dry-cleanable. Performs better than wool.
• Goretex – waterproof but breathable membrane that protects from the cold. Used for high performance outdoor wear.
The Osprey GTX combines warmth and waterproofness to produce a classic snowsport glove using some of the finest components and materials available. Features:Gore-Tex® liner provides a waterproof and breathable inner layer
Leather palm, fingers and wrapped-over finger ends
Sonic welded patches on knuckles maximum protection
Primaloft® insulation soft handle and high warmth retention, low bulk
Polysoft lining comfortable, soft and warm with excellent wicking properties
Elasticated wrist provides a close and comfortable fit
Pre-shaped fingers provides a great fit, maximising comfort
Zippered pocket on right hand cuff safe storage of lift pass and other small items
Trekmates® Thermal Pro® Balaclava provides warmth without the weight and offers excellent breathability and quick drying to minimize heat loss. Provides comfort and warmth and is appropriate for a broad range of activities. Highly breathable Traps air to retain body heat Dries quickly
The heated gloves have built in heating elements which become warm within about 3 minutes of connecting the batteries. Each glove is powered by 1 D battery which fit snugly on the back of your wrist. For added warmth, the gloves have a thermal lining and water resistant outer. Ideal for skiing or just cold days
The gloves have adjustable cuffs to keep the warmth in and have 3M 40 gram Thinsulate™ insulation. You also have a choice of two heat settings, high and low, 6 hours on high and up to 8 hours on low
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