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.
Where do cellulosic fibres come from?
a) animals
b) plants
c) humans
d) chemicals
Answer : plants
Which of the following is not a physical property of Rayon Viscose? A) Lustrous fibre B) Irregular cross section C) White fibre D) Staple fibre
Answer : Staple fibre
What is a common care instruction for Polyester?
A) Can tumble dry
B) Hand wash
C) Use fabric softener to reduce static electricity
D) Avoid steam and water to prevent spots on the fabric
Answer : Can tumble dry
__________ is a manufactured cellulosic fibre.
a) Acrylic
b) Nylon
c) Acetate
d) Wool
Answer : Acetate
Cellulose acetate is __________.
a) weaker when dry
b) stronger when wet
c) weaker when wet
d) stronger when dry
Answer : weaker when wet
Cotton can be blended with resilient fibres like _____ to create fabrics with improved wrinkle resistance.
a) Wool
b) Polyester
c) Rayon
d) Silk
Answer : Polyester
A poor design can be improved with a _____ fabric.
a) poor
b) good
c) lightweight
d) heavyweight
Answer : good
All plants are fibrous, but only a few produce fibre appropriate for _____ use.
a. textile
b. fabric
c. textile and fabric
d. none of the above
Answer : textile
____ is the oldest textile in the world.
a. Silk
b. Cotton
c. Flax
d. Wool
Answer : Flax
When a customer enters a fashion store they tend to be drawn to the _____ of a garment.
a. design
b. fabric
c. colour
d. uniqueness
Answer : colour
Silk can be unwound in one long strand or filament in a process called _____.
a) Realing
b) Reeling
c) Riling
d) Reling
Answer : Reeling
To become a good fashion designer you must know _____.
a) silhouette, details, seasons, durability & function, customer profile
b) season, customer profile, performance, stretch, drape
c) performance, drape, volume, structure, stretch
d) texture, drape, structure, pattern, volume
Answer : silhouette, details, seasons, durability & function, customer profile
What is/are the example(s) of organic sources of natural fibres?
a. Cotton plant
b. Flax plant
c. Silkworm cocoon
d. All of the above
Answer : All of the above
Where do natural protein fibres come from?
a) Plant source
b) Animal source
c) Machine source
d) Chemical source
Answer : Animal source
What are the correct ways to care for Wool?
A) Steam iron with a press cloth on the right side.
B) Machine washable.
C) Tumble dry.
D) Iron while damp.
Answer : Steam iron with a press cloth on the right side.
Most dry cleaners send fur and leather items to a specialist to _____.
a. wash and dry clean
b. clean
c. restore lustre
d. clean and restore lustre
Answer : clean and restore lustre
What are the two methods of producing knits?
a. Flat knitting and Circular knitting
b. Weft knitting and Warp knitting
c. Weft knitting and Flat knitting
d. Warp knitting and Circular knitting
Answer : Weft knitting and Warp knitting
What is the symbol for drying for fabric care?
a. Triangle
b. Circle
c. Square
d. Circle in square
Answer : Square
All pockets must be securely stitched at the _____.
a. corner points with additional bar racking
b. tips
c. corners
d. sharp contours and no blurring
Answer : corner points with additional bar racking
____ is the most widely used fibre in the winter.
a) Cotton
b) Linen
c) Wool
d) Fur
Answer : Wool
\_\_\_\_\_ is not a common property of natural cellulosic fibres. A) Good absorbency B) Flammability C) Good resiliency D) Good conductor of electricity
Answer : Good resiliency
\_\_\_\_\_ is a good chemical property of Cotton. A) Flammability B) Elasticity c) Matte appearance D) Poor resiliency
Answer : Matte appearance
Which of the following statements is true about Linen?
A) A versatile fabric in many weights and textures.
B) Commonly used for spring and summer wear.
C) Very cheap fabric.
D) Excellent for tailored garments.
Answer : Commonly used for spring and summer wear.
A box pleat has a _____ ratio.
a) 2:5
b) 1:2
c) 1:3
d) 3:1
Answer : 3:1
Shirring consists of _____ rows of gathering fabric.
a) 2 or more
b) 3 or more
c) 1
d) 2
Answer : 2 or more
Which of the following is the correct pronunciation of “Godet”?
a) go-date
b) go-that
c) go-day
d) go-dot
Answer : go-day
The different categories of textile manipulation techniques are _____.
A) controlled crushing, supplementary fullness, systematic folding, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
B) controlled fullness, supplementary folding, systematic crushing, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
C) controlled folding, supplementary crushing, systematic fullness, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
Answer : controlled crushing, supplementary fullness, systematic folding, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
Manufactured cellulosic and Synthetics are the 2 main categories of manmade fibres.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
Pleats can be categorized as _____.
a) steamed or unsteamed
b) pressed or unpressed
c) pleat or unpleated
d) fold or unfolded
Answer : pressed or unpressed
Lustre is defined as the amount of light that is reflected from a fibre.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
In elastic gathering, elastic thread, cord and bands are used.
a) True
b) False
Answer : True
Leather is sold by _____.
a) centimeters
b) metres
c) square foot
d) inches
Answer : square foot
Straight stitch, Herringbone stitch, Satin stitch, Chain stitch and Blanket stitch are examples of _____.
A) basic hand stitching
B) basic machine stitching
Answer : basic hand stitching
____ is an example of Supplementary Fullness.
a) Ruffles
b) Flounces
c) Smocking
d) Godets
Answer : Smocking
What kind of technique is smocking?
a) Embroidery technique
b) Shirring technique
c) Embroidery technique used to gather fabric
d) Smoking the fabric
Answer : Embroidery technique used to gather fabric
The \_\_\_\_\_ technique can be done by hand, machine, with elastic and through channels. A) Smocking B) Pleating C) Gathering D) Shirring
Answer : Gathering
What is abrasion resistance?
a) The ability to withstand rubbing
b) The ability to resist
c) The ability to withstand water
d) The ability to withstand abrasion
Answer : The ability to withstand rubbing
What is the name of the liquid that is forced through spinneret to form fibre shape? A) Crimp B) Cramp C) Compound D) Compand
Answer : Compound
Textile fibres can be divided into two main categories as _____.
A) Cellulosic fibre & Manufacture Cellulosic fibre
B) Organic &Inorganic fibre
C) Cellulosic & Synthetic fibre
D) Natural fibre & Manufacture fibre
Answer : Natural fibre & Manufacture fibre
What are the waves and bumps of a fibre called? A) Cross section B) Inter section C) Crimp D) Waffle
Answer : Crimp
Which physical property is incorrect?
a) Length
b) Shape
c) Lustre
d) Drape
Answer : Drape
Which fabric burns slowly but self-extinguishes and smells like celery?
a) Acrylic
b) Rayon
c) Nylon
d) Acetate
Answer : Nylon
Areas that pill easily on garments are near the pocket, sleeve, and underarm.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
Which of the following are examples of a ribbed fabric?
a) Denim
b) Broadcloth
c) Gabardine
d) Drill
Answer : Broadcloth
Which of the following are the common special weaves?
a) Woven-pile weave
b) Basket weave
c) Geometric weave
d) Sateen weave
Answer : Woven-pile weave
The properties of a weft knit that is usually fine and medium gauge in structure is?
a) Double knits
b) Single knits
c) Rib knits
d) Jersey knits
Answer : Jersey knits
_____ is an example of a plain weave fabric.
a) Drill
b) Chiffon
c) Calico
d) Chino
Answer : Calico
Thread count is used to determine the _____.
a) quality of fabric
b) strength
c) improved hand
d) all of the above
Answer : quality of fabric
Which of the following weave is the simplest form of weaving?
a) Satin
b) Plain
c) Basket
d) Twill
Answer : Plain
Which finishes improves the appearance and/or hand of the product?
a) Preparatory finishes
b) Functional finishes
c) Aesthetic finishes
d) Resistant finishes
Answer : Aesthetic finishes
Which is the most common and correct method of making fabric?
a) Weaving
b) Mercerisation
c) Blending
d) Wicking
Answer : Weaving
Which one of these types of pleats is/are CORRECT?
a) Box pleats
b) Accordion pleats
c) Knife pleats
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
Which of the following statements is true about staple fibres?
a) All natural fibres except silk begin as staple fibres and are made into spin yarns.
b) This fibre is long and made into a spin yarn.
c) This fibre will produce light and smooth yarns.
d) A staple fibre may be cut to filament lengths.
Answer : All natural fibres except silk begin as staple fibres and are made into spin yarns.
The properties of a weave that has a compact and smooth appearance is?
a) Plain
b) Satin
c) Twill
d) Jacquard
Answer : Satin
Which of the following is/are Special Weave(s)?
a) Jacquard weave
b) Dobby weave
c) Extra-yarn weave
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
Which of the following is/are characteristics of Felt?
a) Has poor drape
b) Repels water
c) Can be molded into shapes
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
Which type of knit uses multi filament yarn only?
a) Double
b) Single
c) Tricot
d) Raschel
Answer : Raschel
When choosing fabrics, the factors to consider are _____.
a) design silhouette & details, structure
b) season, durability & function, stretch
c) customer profile, drape & volume
d) all of the above
Answer : all of the above
Which of the following is/are characteristics of Warp?
a) Run parallel to the selvedges.
b) In an unbalanced weave, are usually greater in number.
c) Usually have more twist.
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
The properties of a warp knit that has great variety and snags very easily is?
a) Raschel knits
b) Tricot knits
c) Rib knits
d) All of the above
Answer : Raschel knits
What are the other non-woven fabric made from yarns?
a) lace
b) crochet
c) netting
d) all of the above
Answer : all of the above
Flax (Linen) is known as the oldest textile fabric.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
Cotton comes from _____.
A) China, Malaysia, Hong Kong
B) India, USA, Egypt
C) India, USA, China
Answer : India, USA, China
What kind of fabric should be prepared for smocking? A) Light to medium weight fabrics B) Knitted fabrics C) Elastic stretchy fabrics D) Pile fabrics
Answer : Light to medium weight fabrics
Pleats such as Box and Knife usually have a ratio of? A) 1:1 B) 2:1 C) 3:1 D) 4:1
Answer : 3:1
Which are not good properties of Linen? A. Dyes well B. Fair resistance to sun C. Strong when wet D. Faster-drying than cotton
Answer : Fair resistance to sun
What is another name for novelty yarns? A) Simple yarns B) Smooth yarns C) Fancy yarns D) Cable yarns
Answer : Fancy yarns
Which of the following is NOT a common property of natural cellulosic fibres? A) Flammable B) Good absorbency C) Good conductor of electricity D) Good resilience
Answer : Good resilience
Tucks that are identical in width and visibly spaced an identical distance apart are \_\_\_\_\_. A) standard tucks B) spaced tucks C) blind tucks D) pin tucks
Answer : spaced tucks
Which fabric has superior wicking ability? A) Cotton B) Silk C) Wool D) Linen
Answer : Linen
Which are not physical properties of fibre? A. Colour B. Shape C. Length D. Stability
Answer : Stability
