6.2 Sources & Origins

Question 1

State 4 natural fibres
2 - animal
2 - plant

Answer 1

Animal: silk, wool
Plant: cotton, linen

Question 2

State 4 properties of silk

Answer 2

comfortable to wear, strong when dry, creases, good handle

Question 3

State 3 end uses of silk

Answer 3

luxury clothing/lingerie, knitwear, soft furnishing

Question 4

State 6 properties of linen

Answer 4

strong, poor insulator, cool to wear, flammable, creases, good handle,

Question 5

State 3 end uses of linen

Answer 5

lightweight (summer) clothing, table linen, soft furnishing

Question 6

Describe 2 differences between synthetic and natural fibres

Answer 6

Natural - prone to attacks from moths/insects
Synthetic - stronger, more resilient + readily available

Question 7

What are regenerated fibres?

Answer 7

They are part natural (cellulosic - from a plant source) and part chemical (chemicals are used in the extraction of the wood pulp)
- similar properties to natural fibres

Question 8

Name 3 regenerated fibres

Answer 8

viscose, acetate, tencel

Question 9

Source & uses of polyamide (nylon)
5 uses

Answer 9

Source - chemicals
Uses - clothing, carpets, rugs, seat belts, ropes

Question 10

State 5 properties of nylon

Answer 10

strong, hardwearing,
poor absorbency, melts as it burns, thermoforming,

Question 11

Source & uses of elastene

Answer 11

source: petrochemicals
use: clothing (swim/sports wear), - where strech, comfort and fit are important

Question 12

State 5 properties of elastane

Answer 12

stretchy, elastic, hardwearing, strong, lightweight

Question 13

Name 4 types of weaves

Answer 13

plain
twill
satin
pile

Question 14

Describe a satin weave (3)

Answer 14

• weft yarns go over 4 & under 1 warp
• creates a shiny, lustruous surface
• jaquard designs

Question 15

Describe a pile weave

Answer 15

• has a raised, looped surface that can be cut
• created by including an extra weft yarn in the weave
• velvet