Obj. 2.01 Quiz Flashcards
Emily notices that her polyester dress is wrinkle-free and requires no care before wearing. Which fiber characteristic is indicated?
Resilience
Felt, interfacing, and disposable medical products are examples of which fabric construction process?
Nonwoven
Which quick-printing process requires the use of several cylinders, one for each color in the design?
Rotary Screen Printing
Which cellulosic fiber is typically blended with other fibers due to its high cost?
Lyocell/Tencell
Which weave creates a lustrous fabric that snags easily?
Satin
Which dyeing process produces the most colorfast fabric?
Fiber
Which noncellulosic manufactured fiber is used to make pantyhose and lingerie?
Nylon
Which fiber characteristic allows moisture to evaporate from the body?
Wicking
Which natural, protein-based filament fiber comes from a cocoon?
Silk
Which dyeing process occurs after the apparel construction process has been completed?
Garment
Which fiber offers excellent elasticity and is often used in exercise wear?
Spandex
Samantha is allergic to wool. Which manufactured fiber possesses similar qualities and is a good alternative for her sweater?
Acrylic
Which manufactured fiber is used to replace wool in many textile products?
Acrylic
Alex chooses to wear a cotton shirt instead of a shirt made from a polyester/cotton blend on a hot summer day. This indicates his knowledge of which fiber characteristic?
Absorbency
Exercise wear is often made from Spandex due to which excellent fiber characteristic?
Elasticity
Which natural, staple fiber would provide the warmth for a sweater?
Wool
Which protein-based filament has a natural luster?
Silk
What type of stretchy fabric may get lengthwise runs due to a one-yarn construction process?
Weft
Julie notices that tiny balls of fiber have appeared on her acrylic sweater after wearing. These pills indicate which fiber characteristic?
Abrasion resistance
Satin fabric shows picks and snags after a few wearings. This indicates a lack of which characteristic?
Durability
Meredith is a beginner sewist and wants a fabric that is easy to sew for her first project. Her teacher recommended that she choose seersucker, muslin, or taffeta because they are constructed with a plain:
Weave
What type of stretchy fabric is constructed with multiple yarns on a flat knitting surface?
Warp
Kenya’s favorite shirt feels like silk and is made from the first manufactured cellulosic fiber. Her shirt is made of what fiber?
Rayon
Which manufactured fiber resists wrinkling and is often blended with natural fibers?
Polyester
Which low-cost process involves printing a design on a special paper and then pressing it onto a fabric?
Heat Transfer
Which strong, durable weave is used to create denim and garbadine, and produces a diagonal design on the fabric’s surface?
Twill
Which fabric construction process results when yarns are looped together?
Knitting
Which cellulosic staple fiber is commonly blended with other fibers?
Cotton
Robert chooses to wear a wool coat instead of a cotton jacket during the winter. His choice was influenced by which fiber characteristic?
Warmth
Which protein fiber is known for providing warmth?
Wool
Which cellulosic manufactured fiber is heat sensitive and often used to make lining fabric?
Acetate
Which design originates on the computer and is then printed onto fabric using an ink jet or laser printer?
Digital
Terrycloth, corduroy, and velvet are examples of which type of weave?
Pile
