Fabrics

Question 1

There are three types of textile fibers, which differ according to their origin
become:

Answer 1

1: Natural
2: Artificial
3: Synthetic

Question 2

Natural Fibers can be harvested from …. ?

Answer 2

Plants, animals, and minerals

Question 3

The shiny nature of silk can be related to

Answer 3

its ability to refract light (Bryta ljus)

Question 4

define natural fiber

Answer 4

a fiber produced naturally and harvested from animal, plant, or mineral sources

Question 5

define synthetic fiber

Answer 5

a fiber made from a man-made substance such as plastic

Question 6

define yarn

Answer 6

fibers that have been spun together

Question 7

what are the six types of natural fibers?

Answer 7

plant fiber, animal fiber, fruit, seed, stem, leaf

Question 8

How are fibers turned into textiles?

Answer 8

By weaving or knitting yarns together

Question 9

Why don’t natural fibers have a trade name?

Answer 9

Because they’re not manufactured.

Question 10

How is cotton different in comparison from wool?

Answer 10

Cotton is a plant fiber and wool are animal fibers

Question 11

How does silk differ from all other natural fibers?

Answer 11

Silk is a filament fiber. (trådfiber)

Question 12

How do the care needs of cotton compare to those of silk?

Answer 12

Cotton can be laundered but silk needs to be taken to the drycleaner. Cotton can also be ironed at a high temp while silk at a low.

Question 13

What is a Bast fiber?

Answer 13

A plant fiber collected from the “inner bark”, or bast surrounding the stem of certain plants.

Question 14

What is Flax?

Answer 14

The plant which contains the fibers used to make Linen. (lin växt)

Question 15

How are fibers turned into textiles?

Answer 15

They’re grouped & twisted into yarns, which are woven or knitted into textiles.

Question 16

Why don’t natural fibers have a trade name?

Answer 16

Trade names are given only to manufactured fibers, as the maker’s trademarks for its product.

Question 17

Why is abrasion resistance an important quality in a fiber?

Answer 17

It helps fabric resist wear due to rubbing against another surface; helps garment look attractive longer.

Question 18

How is cotton different in composition from wool?

Answer 18

Cotton is made from cellulose, a fibrous substance in plants. Wool is made from the fleece of sheep and is made up of protein.

Question 19

How does silk differ from all natural fibers?

Answer 19

It’s a filament fiber much longer than other natural fibers which are staple fibers.

Question 20

How do the care needs of cotton compare to those of silk?

Answer 20

Cotton is easily laundered and can be washed and ironed at high temperatures. Silk is usually dry cleaned or hand washed and is ironed at low temperatures.

Question 21

What useful qualities does cotton supply to a garment?

Answer 21

Strength; absorbency, comfort, doesn’t cling or pill, washes at high temperatures with strong detergents, dyes easily.

Question 22

What are some advantages of using flax in textiles?

Answer 22

it’s strong, absorbent, lint-free, dries quickly; can be washed, bleached, ironed at high temperatures; varies from soft and lightweight to thick and heavy

Question 23

What are silk’s positive and negative qualities?

Answer 23

Positive: its strong, comfortable, elastic, absorbent; resists wrinkling easily ; dyes well. Negatives can be weakened or discolored by strong soaps, bleaches perspiration, deodorants and high ironing temperatures may yellow with age; may water spot

Question 24

What happens during the spinning stage of fiber manufacturing?

Answer 24

the liquid solution is hardened into filaments through contact with chemicals or warm or cool air

Question 25

What is a second or third generation fiber?

Answer 25

a newer improved variant of an already existing manufactured fiber

Question 26

What positive qualities does rayon add to fabrics?

Answer 26

Absorbency, comfort; luster; drapes easily, dyes well, takes bright design

Question 27

What is an synthetic fiber?

Answer 27

Fibers made by humans through chemical synthesis, as opposed to natural fibers that are directly derived from living organisms.

Question 28

What type of textile fiber is Rayon?

Answer 28

Synthetic fiber; However, it’s made out of a plant-based wood pulp and the fibers are regenerated cellulose.

Question 29

What is cashmere clothes made of and what qualities does it have?

Answer 29

Cashmere clothes are made of cashmere wool and is retained from cashmere goats. Cashmere is finer, stronger, lighter and softer than sheep wool. It is also approximately three times more insulating.

Question 30

Name 3 positive traits & 3 negative traits of nylon.

Answer 30

+: strong, lightweight, lustrous, resilient, blends well; washes easily; dries quickly; needs little pressing
-: uncomfortably warm or cool; collects static electricity; may yellow or gray; may hold oil stains; heat sensitive

Question 31

Why is spandex a good choice for athletic wear?

Answer 31

It stretches and recovers well; resists sunlight, perspiration, oil, and abrasion.

Question 32

What is a Jute fiber?

Answer 32

A plant fibre with high strenght and durability

Question 33

Name 6 types of Synthetic fibers

Answer 33

Acrylic, Kevlar, Nylon, Polyester, Spandex and Rayon

Question 34

What type of feel/texture does textiles made of Rayon imitate?

Answer 34

Texture of silk, cotton, wool or linen.

Question 35

What are the the seven (7) plant-based textiles that are usually used in clothing?

Answer 35

Cotton, flax, jute, hemp, bamboo, ramie and rayon. (Bonus; Is Rayon really an plant-based textile?)

Question 36

What four (4) things are commonly animal textiles made from?

Answer 36

Hair, fur, skin or silk (in the case of silkworms)

Question 37

Define wool

Answer 37

The hair of sheep or goat

Question 38

Define silk

Answer 38

Silk is an animal textile made from fibers of the cocoon of the Chinese silkworm which is spun into a smooth fabric prized for it’s softness.