VelourLace SilkFleece SatinVelvet Terry ClothFlannel CottonDenim BurlapKnit Wool PlaidNylon

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atin VelvetTerry Cloth FlannelCotton Denim
Burlap KnitWool Plaid Nylon
Hance Hands-On Science Night Presented
by Fritz Lang Krystina Ferrante
FABRIC
Common Types of Fabric
May 2, 2007
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Fun Facts About Fabric
Experimenting with Fabric
Experimenting with Fabrics (cont.)

• Fabric A cloth made by weaving, knitting, or
  felting fibers.
• Fabric has observable properties.
• Fabric is compared and sorted by their
  properties.
• Fabric is made from different kinds of materials.

• Learning the names of common fabrics and their
  properties.
• A collage of fabric can be used to show
  structure.
• Students can take fabric apart and compare how it
  looks/feels.
• Students can make their own fabric sample by
  weaving the fabric.
• Students can sew different pieces of fabric
  together.

• Experiment with water to find out how fabric
  reacts with different materials.
• Experiment with staining and washing the fabric.
• Food coloring can be used to represent how fabric
  is dyed.
• Explore properties of fabric to see which is best
  for making clothing.