Fabrics

Question 1

comes from cotton plant. Can be woven, pressed by heat into flannel, or used as knits.

Answer 1

cotton

Question 2

a very fine, soft, usually sheer cottons, often used for handkerchiefs, nightwear, and children’s dresses.

Answer 2

batiste

Question 3

a closely woven fabric.

Answer 3

broadcloth

Question 4

a plain woven cotton, usually printed with tiny floral designs.

Answer 4

calico

Question 5

a tightly woven cotton, usually in solid colors.

Answer 5

cambric

Question 6

a heavyweight cotton, used for items that required strength, such as tote bags, knapsacks, and slipcovers.

Answer 6

canvas

Question 7

a finely woven cotton, usually with white and another color.

Answer 7

chambray

Question 8

a cotton twill that has been pre-shrunk and mercerized.

Answer 8

chino

Question 9

a highly glazed cotton with a rich glossy finish. We call this “cransheen finish” in Cranston

Answer 9

chintz

Question 10

a cotton pile that has been cut and woven with wide or narrow ribs

Answer 10

corduroy

Question 11

a work of cottons. Very strong and similar to Chambray, in that it is often made with white filling.

Answer 11

denim

Question 12

a very soft cotton, usually with a nap. Used often in baby wear. For children and baby apparel, make sure it is flame retardant.

Answer 12

flannel

Question 13

a yarn-dyed woven cotton, usually seen in the form of checks

Answer 13

gingham

Question 14

another strong cotton weave, used in uniforms and other items that require strength.

Answer 14

khaki

Question 15

a very basic plain woven fabrics. Depend on the type, this can be coarse or fine, dyed or unbleached.

Answer 15

muslin

Question 16

a cotton lawn is a fine, crisp, combed cotton fabric, used in children’s wear, nightwear, and traditional quilting

Answer 16

lawn

Question 17

a cotton that has been woven with a satin weave.

Answer 17

sateen

Question 18

a woven on knitted cotton pile with loops on one or both sides. It is often used for toweling

Answer 18

terry

Question 19

a crisp sheer, lightweight cotton, used for formal wear.

Answer 19

voile

Question 20

comes from flax (plant)

Answer 20

linen

Question 21

comes from silkworms

Answer 21

silk

Question 22

comes from animal coats known for its warmth, wool is often blended with man-made fibers.

Answer 22

wool

Question 23

when it was first introduced, it became a favorite fabric for apparel.

Answer 23

polyester

Question 24

considered the most “natural” of the man-made fabrics, it is most often used for apparel.

Answer 24

rayon

Question 25

new types are being developed yearly. It is sometimes mixed with other fibers for apparel.

Answer 25

nylon

Question 26

is often used as a substitute for wool, in sweaters, fleece wear, and other outerwear.

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acrylic

Question 27

it is often used when the damaged area is large or is not suited to darning.

Answer 27

patching

Question 28

4 types of man made fabrics?

Answer 28

polyester, rayon, nylon, acrylic

Question 29

4 types of natural fabrics?

Answer 29

cotton, linen, silk, wool

Question 30

18 types of cotton?

Answer 30

batiste, broadcloth, calico, cambric, canvas, chambray, chino, chintz, corduroy, denim, flannel, gingham, khaki, muslin, lawn, sateen, terry, voile