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Module 5 · Lesson

Fabric Selection for End Use

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AcademyFibres, Yarn, Fabric and Textile Technology

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What this lesson answers

Fabric Selection for End Use — questions covered in this lesson

  • How to calculate fabric shrinkage for production patterns?
  • Textile lab test methods for pilling and abrasion resistance
  • Standard operating procedure for fabric inward inspection
  • Common defects in knitted fabrics and their root causes
  • Difference between GSM and Ounces per square yard conversion

Key terms

Dimensional StabilityTechnical Data Sheet (TDS)CrockingMoisture Vapor Transmission RateSpiralityRestricted Substances List (RSL)

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