Fibres & fabrics- product maintenance, sustainability and fitness for purpose

Question 1

What is denim made of?

Answer 1

100% cotton or 94% cotton/ 6% lycra

Question 2

What is satin made of?

Answer 2

100% silk

100% rayon

Question 3

What is polar fleece made of?

Answer 3

100% polyester

Question 4

What is corduroy made of?

Answer 4

100% cotton

Question 5

What is tweed made of?

Answer 5

100% wool
100% silk
100% acrylic

Question 6

What is plain weave made of?

Answer 6

100% cotton

Question 7

What is ripstop made of?

Answer 7

100% nylon

Question 8

What is velvet made of?

Answer 8

100% cotton

Question 9

What is drill made of?

Answer 9

100% cotton

Question 10

What is a knitted jersey made of?

Answer 10

100% cotton

Question 11

What is felt made of?

Answer 11

100% wool

Question 12

What are care labels?

Answer 12

Include instructions for customer to care for product properly

Question 13

What is an eco-label?

Answer 13

Show that the product is eco-friendly made from organic and natural dyes/ recycled products

Question 14

What is a quality label?

Answer 14

Tests carried out for fabrics and manufacturing processes making sure of what is in the product when selling so consumers are also aware

Question 15

Name and describe some care labels

Answer 15

Iron- temperature it needs to be ironed
circle with cross- no dry clean
circle in square- tumbler drying

Question 16

What things are looked at when looking at the sustainability of a product or fitness for purpose?

Answer 16

• wearability
• warmth
• comfort
• absorbency
• durability
• after-care
• safety
• flammable
• stain resistance
• aesthetic qualities