Properties of fibres and fabrics Flashcards
1
Q
Give a fabric cotton is used in
A
Denim
corduroy
calico
2
Q
How does cotton appear, smooth or rough?
A
smooth
3
Q
Give three advantages of Cotton
A
Any 3 from this list:
- Strong (wet and dry)
- Hard wearing
- Absorbent
- Comfortable
- Cool in hot weather
- Easy to wash and to dye
- cheap
4
Q
Give three disadvantages of cotton
A
Any three from this list
- creases easily
- high flammability
- doesn’t stretch
- can shrink when washed
- takes long to dry
5
Q
Give three uses of Cotton
A
- Jeans
- T shirts
- blouses
6
Q
Give a fabric that wool is used in
A
- tweed
- jersey
- felt
7
Q
Give three advantages of wool
A
- warm
- absorbent
- stretchy
- crease resistant
- low flammability
8
Q
Give three disadvantages of wool
A
- dries slowly
- can feel itchy
- expensive
9
Q
Give three uses for wool
A
- jumpes
- coats
- suits
10
Q
Which plant does linen come from?
A
Flax plant
11
Q
Give three advantages for linen
A
- strong
- absorbent
- comfortable
12
Q
Give three fabrics silk is used in
A
- organza
- chiffon
- satin
13
Q
What does silk look like?
A
smooth and glossy
14
Q
Give three uses for silk?
A
- lingerie
- dresses
- ties
15
Q
State the fibre used to make;
a) denim
b) garbadine
c) chiffon
A
a) cotton
b) wool
c) silk
16
Q
Give one example of an elastomeric fibre
A
Elastane
17
Q
Why is polyester often used to make night clothes? 4 marks
A
- Smooth, feels good (1 mark)
- Stretchy (1 mark)
- Dries quickly (1 mark)
- hard wearing (1 mark)
