M3 Revision Paper E Flashcards
What is the definition of “crimp”?
a) the waves and bumps of yarn
b) the waves and bumps of fibre
c) the bumps of the fibra
Answer : the waves and bumps of fibre
________ is the ability of a fibre to return to its original shape after bending or folding.
a) Tenacity
b) Resiliency
c) Flexibility
Answer : Resiliency
Which of the following statement is true about fur and leather?
a) They are constructed but cut from animal as a skin.
b) Their animal skin are processed to maintain resiliency.
c) They are not constructed but are cut directly from animal as a skin
Answer : They are not constructed but are cut directly from animal as a skin
Which of the following statement is true about fabric?
A. Fabric is formed by assembling yarns and fibres into one structure. The most common structures are woven,
knit, and nonwoven.
B. Fabric are fine, hair like strands. They may be natural or manufactured and are the smallest component of
textile product.
Answer : Fabric is formed by assembling yarns and fibres into one structure. The most common structures are woven,
knit, and nonwoven.
An example of a plain weave fabric is _____.
A) calico
B) denim
C) chino
Answer : calico
Natural fibres come from __________.
A) animal and man made methods
B) plants and water
C) plants and animal
Answer : plants and animal
What are manufactured cellulosic fabrics? A. Silk and Wool B. Cotton and Linen C. Acrylic and Polyester D. Rayon and Acetate
Answer : Rayon and Acetate
What describes the physical properties of fibres? A. Length and size B. Piling and stability C. Flexibility and resiliency D. Colour and shape
Answer : Colour and shape
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of a fibre is the appearance across the diameter of the fibre. A. cross section B. surface contour C. diameter D. crimp
Answer : crimp
Absorbency is the ability to _____.
A) take in moisture
B) leak out water
C) repel water
Answer : take in moisture
__________ is an example of a jacquard weave.
A) Brocade
B) Swiss dot
C) Shirting
Answer : Brocade
Which is supplementary fullness? A. Godets, quilting, smocking B. Flounces, smocking, cording C. Ruffles, flounces, godets D. Ruffles, gathering, shirring
Answer : Ruffles, flounces, godets
Warp yarns runs in the _____ direction.
A) vertical
B) horizontal
C) diagonal
Answer : vertical
The weaving process begins with the _____.
A) hand
B) loom
C) needle
Answer : loom
Nonwoven fabric is created directly from fibres which are held together by bonding or entanglement.
A) True.
B) False.
Answer : True.
Is it true that yarns can be grouped as simple or novelty yarns?
A. Yes
B. No
Answer : Yes
What are ply yarns?
A. One single yarn
B. More than 4 single yarns twisted together
C. Are two or more single yarns twisted together
D. 3 or more single yarns twisted together
Answer : 3 or more single yarns twisted together
What are the properties of leather?
A. It is irregular in texture, thickness and weight.
B. It is sold by the square foot rather than by yard.
C. It is easy to care for and can be machine washable.
Answer : It is irregular in texture, thickness and weight.
What are the bad properties of Rayon Viscose?
A. It produces polluting emissions
B. It exhibits static cling
C. It is very heat-sensitive
Answer : It produces polluting emissions
Which statement about natural cellulosic fibre is false?
A. It comes from plants.
B. Natural Cellulosic fibres are classified according to their stem, seed or leaf.
C. It comes from cellulose, which cannot be used as textiles in its original form
Answer : It comes from cellulose, which cannot be used as textiles in its original form
Which of the following statements is true about texturing?
A. It may be done to produce bulkier yarns.
B. It uses heat & pressure to permanently change the shape and improve the stability of thermoplastic fibres.
C. I can be done immediately after the fibre is formed or later in the process.
Answer : It may be done to produce bulkier yarns.
A strip of fabric reduced in length by gathering or pleating which releases fold that configure its floating edge describes the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Ruffles B) Flounce C) Godet
Answer : Flounce
What are the 3 main things for design aesthetic?
A. Pattern, texture and silhouette
B. Colour, texture and structure
C. Colour, mood and trend
Answer : Colour, mood and trend
Fabric flowing over the body can be described as __________.
A) Fluidity
B) Structure
C) Compression
Answer : Fluidity
The __________ of the fabric tends to change after washing or other wet processing.
A) dimension
B) elasticity
C) lustrous
Answer : dimension
The dry cleaning symbol is a __________.
A) square
B) circle
C) circle with an X
Answer : circle
Wendy wants to conduct a test to see which fabric is the most suitable for testing the strength and
abrasion resistance. Which test should she conduct?
A. Flammabilty testing
B. Physical testing
C. Functional testing
D. Chemical testing
Answer : Physical testing
Which of the following statements describes Machine-Sewn Corded Quilting?
A) Two layers of fabric covering cords confined within stitches channels.
B) Combining patterns on the surface of the fabric with rounded ridges arranged in parallel rows.
C) Hand-stitches to decorate fabric or other material with threads or yarn.
Answer : Two layers of fabric covering cords confined within stitches channels.
Which of the following functions are correct about design function?
A. Drape, volume, structure and stretch
B. Drape, volume, durability and design details
C. Performance, drape, structure and durability
Answer : Drape, volume, structure and stretch
Abby was given the task to make a suit for a fireman. What type of material properties does she need to test for? A. Flammability Testing B. Fibre Identification C. Other Performance Test
Answer : Flammability Testing
What is the design aesthetics for fabric?
A. Pattern, Texture, Colour, Mood and Trend.
B. Pattern, Season and Design Details
C. Design Silhouette, Customer Profile, Durability and Function.
Answer : Pattern, Texture, Colour, Mood and Trend.
All accessories on garments must be resistant to washing and dry cleaning, colourfast, rustproof, and must
not have sharp edges.
A. True
B. False
Answer : True
Which one of these statements is true about the fluidity of the fabric?
A. It is about creating form that stands away from the body and can create line through shaping and seam
detail.
B. It is about fabric flowing over the body, following the human form. It’s the movement that is important.
C. It is about exaggerating shapes away from the body. These shapes transform the body by expanding the
design silhouette.
Answer : It is about fabric flowing over the body, following the human form. It’s the movement that is important.
Gathering is stitching 2 parallel rows across the fabric and pulling on both threads to slide the fabric to
form folds.
A) True.
B) False.
Answer : True.
What are the three types of Filled Reliefs?
A) Cording , pleating and stuffing
B) Cording , quilting and tucking
C) Cording, quilting and stuffing
Answer : Cording, quilting and stuffing
which is/are the various type(s) of Tucking? A) Pin tucks B) Spaced tucks C) Blind tucks D) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
A running stitch is a __________.
A) a straight stitch across the fabric
B) a zig zag stitch across the fabric
C) a row of stitches that resembles a chain
Answer : a straight stitch across the fabric
Acrylic is used to create \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) accessories B) fake fur C) sweater D) all of the above
Answer : all of the above
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the only natural fibre that is a filament. A) Cotton B) Silk C) Polyester D) Linen
Answer : Silk
The most commonly used synthetic fiber is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Nylon B) Rayon C) Acetate D) Polyester
Answer : Polyester
In 1891, a factory in France started to produce rayon from __________.
a) apple trees
b) mulberry trees
c) lemon trees
d) avocado trees
Answer : mulberry trees
Leather picks up __________ easily.
a) oils and grease
b) hair
c) dust
d) lint
Answer : oils and grease
The __________ weave is the simplest form of weaving.
a) twill
b) plain
c) satin
d) jacquard
Answer : plain
Selvedges run __________ to the warp yarns.
a) diagonal
b) parallel
c) perpendicular
Answer : parallel
What is the correct pronunciation of ‘tricot’?
a) tree-ko
b) tri-kot
c) tree-kot
d) tri-ko
Answer : tree-ko
Which one of the following is not a Filled Relief technique? A) Cording B) Stuffing C) Tucking D) Quilting
Answer : Tucking
Which of the following best describes novelty yarns?
A) To add texture and beauty to fabrics and apparel, abrades easily and/or subject to snagging.
B) Simple yarns made into relatively flat, smooth fabrics.
C) Two or more single yarns twisted together
Answer : To add texture and beauty to fabrics and apparel, abrades easily and/or subject to snagging.