Fibre (Unit 2)

Question 1

What is a textile fibre?

Answer 1

A unit of article that is capable of being spun into yarn

Question 2

What are the ways textile fibres can be classified by their source?

Answer 2

Natural or manufactured

Question 3

What are fibres that come from plants are called?

Answer 3

Cellulose fibres

Question 4

What are fibres that come from animals called?

Answer 4

Protein fibres

Question 5

What is a staple fibre?

Answer 5

A fibre that is 15-150mm in length

Question 6

What is a filament fibre?

Answer 6

A fibre that is long and continous

Question 7

What are some examples of natural fibres?

Answer 7

Wool, cotton, flax, cashmere and silk

Question 8

What are some examples of Manufactured fibres?

Answer 8

Nylon, rayon, acrylic and polyseter

Question 9

What are some fibre properties of cotton?

Answer 9

Soft and comfortable
Breathable and absorbs moisture
Durable but can wrinkle easily
Hypoallergenic

Question 10

What are some fibre properties of wool?

Answer 10

Warm and provides insulation
Moisture-wicking and breathable
Elastic and resists wrinkling
Can be itchy for some people

Question 11

What are some fibre properties of bamboo?

Answer 11

Soft, feels like silk
Breathable and highly absorbent
Eco-friendly and naturally antibacterial
Durable but can shrink in high heat

Question 12

What are some fibre properties of Silk?

Answer 12

Luxurious, soft, and smooth
Lightweight and breathable
Strong but can weaken when wet
Requires special care when washing

Question 13

What are some fibre properties of Polyester?

Answer 13

Strong and durable
Wrinkle-resistant and dries quickly
Lightweight, but can trap moisture and heat
Not breathable compared to natural fibers

Question 14

What are some fibre properties of Nylon?

Answer 14

Very strong and elastic
Lightweight and durable
Resistant to abrasion and moisture
Can feel less breathable and trap heat