1.02 textile fabrics and finishes

Question 1

Antistatic

Answer 1

Prevent buildup of static electricity so clothes do not cling to wearer.

Question 2

Bleaching

Answer 2

Whiten cellulosic fabrics

Question 3

Bonded

Answer 3

Process of laminating two or more materials together with adhesives, plastics, or other methods.

Question 4

Braided fabrics

Answer 4

Intertwine three or more strands to form a regular diagonal pattern down the length of resulting cord.

Question 5

brushing

Answer 5

Remove short, loose fibers from fabric surface, giving a soft, even pile

Question 6

calendaring

Answer 6

Make the fabric surface smooth and polished

Question 7

crease or wrinkle resistant

Answer 7

Reduce or prevents wrinkling of fabrics

Question 8

dyeing

Answer 8

Give the color to a fiber, yarn, fabric, or garment with either natural or synthetic dyes.

Question 9

finishes

Answer 9

Coat applied to fabrics to improve the appearance, feel, and performance for the product’s end use

Question 10

flame resistant

Answer 10

Prevent fabrics from burning easily by reducing oxygen supply or chemically changing the fibers

Question 11

knitting

Answer 11

Loop yarns together

Question 12

laces or net

Answer 12

Make crossing, twisting, or looping yarns into designs to form fancy openwork fabric

Question 13

mildew resistant

Answer 13

Prevent mildew on fabrics

Question 14

mercerization

Answer 14

Improves luster, strength, and absorbency of cellulosic fabrics

Question 15

moth-resistant

Answer 15

Repel moths and carpet beetles from attacking wool fibers

Question 16

napping

Answer 16

Produce a raised, fuzzy fabric surface by pulling up fiber ends

Question 17

nonwoven fabrics

Answer 17

Consist of a compact web of fibers, not yarns, held together with a combination of moisture, heat, chemicals, friction, and/or pressure

Question 18

permanent press or durable press

Answer 18

Eliminate ironing after laundering and reduces wrinkling during wear

Question 19

preshrunk or Sanforized

Answer 19

Prevent fabrics from shrinking more than a small amount

Question 20

printing

Answer 20

Process for adding color, pattern, or design to the surface of fabrics.

Question 21

quilted fabrics

Answer 21

Consist of three-layer fabrics with batting in the middle, usually held together by machine stitching.

Question 22

Scotchgard

Answer 22

Protect surface against oil and water

Question 23

sizing

Answer 23

Provide extra body and weight to fabric with a starch solution

Question 24

soil release

Answer 24

Help fabrics release stains and dirt during laundering or cleaning

Question 25

waterproof

Answer 25

Prevent water from soaking into fabric

Question 26

water-repellant

Answer 26

Help fabrics resist water

Question 27

weaving

Answer 27

Perform procedure of interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles to each other, usually done on a loom