Fibre Contents Flashcards
1
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What are the properties of Soya Bean?
A
Renewable Absorbs Moisture Filament Luxurious Soft Smooth Light Good Drape Mixes with other fibres
2
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What are the properties of Bamboo?
A
Antibacterial Sustainable Biodegradable Wicks away moisture Comfortable Absorbent Soft Smooth Clothing Mixes with hemp, cotton, silk Clothing Towels
3
Q
What are the properties of Milk Fibre?
A
Expensive as little is produced Durable Smooth Soft Comfortable Retains shape Socks Flannels Knitwear
4
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What are the properties of Cotton?
A
Wash and Iron Durable Absorbent Creases Easily Sustainable Flammable Good Drape Soft Handle Towels T-shirts
5
Q
What are the trade names of Cotton?
A
Denim Drill Courdrouy Calico Poplin Velvet
6
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What are the properties of Linen?
A
Absorbent Creases badly Breathable Durable Wash and Iron Good drape Dull lustre Fresh and cool to wear Stiffer Handle
7
Q
What are the trade names of Linen?
A
Huckabuck
Duck
8
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What are the properties of Wool?
A
Creases drop out Absorbent Breathable Can shrink Natural elasticity Repels rain Durable Good drape and handle
9
Q
What are the trade names of Wool?
A
Lambswool Superwash Merino Gaberdine Felt Tweed
10
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What are the properties of Silk?
A
Weaker when wet Can snag Absorbent Creases Easily Durable Dry clean Soft handle and good drape Cool and warm to wear
11
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What are the trade names of Silk?
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Duchess Dupion Organza Taffeta Chiffon Crepe
12
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Where do Cotton, Linen, Wool and Silk come from?
A
Silk worm, cotton plant, flax plant and sheep
13
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What are the properties of Milk fibres?
A
Expensive Durable Comfortable Soft Smooth Retains shape Socks Flannels Knitwear
14
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What are the properties of Sweet Corn fibre?
A
Biodegrable Good Wickability Strong Lightweight Comfortable Clothing Bedding Thermoplastic
15
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What are the properties of Acryclic?
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Warm to wear Crease Resistant Non absorbent Burns then melts Durable Weaker when wet Good drape easy to care for Stiffer Handle Courdelle Amicor
