Textiles Flashcards

1
Q

What is considered an animal fiber?

A

wool, silk

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2
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What is considered a plant fiber?

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cotton, flax, jute, bamboo, grass, rush, hemp, coir, etc.

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3
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What is considered a mineral fiber?

A

asbestos, glass, metals

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4
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What testing standard is Colorfastness to Light, known as the Fade-Ometer test?

A

AATCC 16

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5
Q

What testing standard is Colorfastness to Crocking?

A

AATCC 8

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6
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What testing standard is Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method?

A

AATCC 147

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7
Q

What standard is the flooring radiant panel test?

A

ASTM E648

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8
Q

What standard is the Room Corner Test?

A

NFPA 265

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9
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What is the ability of a fabric to allow moisture vapor to be transmitted through the material?

A

breathability

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10
Q

What standard uses the Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test? Warp & weft of the fabric.

A

ASTM D4157

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11
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What standard uses the Martindale abrasion test? Figure 8 rub.

A

ASTM D4966

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12
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What standard is Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics? Double-Head Method , Rotary Platform. Abrasion of carpet.

A

ASTM D3884

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13
Q

What does this icon represent?

A

Physical Properties

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14
Q

Tekton is a trade name for what?

A

Olefin

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15
Q

Stainmaster is a trade name for what?

A

Nylon

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16
Q

What test exposes a portion of a fabric to a light source for a specific number of hours? Min. standard of 40 hrs with no change

A

fadeometer

17
Q

Facts assesses the sustainability of

A

commercial or contract textiles

18
Q

How far away should window treatments be located from the window?

A

2 inches

19
Q

Typical width for return & overlap of drapery

A

12”

20
Q

Combined total of headers and hems

A

16-20”

21
Q

What window treatment allows for the most flexibility to control lighting?

A

venetian blinds

22
Q

What are the 3 types of vinyl wallcovering?

A

Type I (light duty, residential use) / Type II (medium duty) / Type III (heavy duty)

23
Q

What is the minimum height and location required for the number designating the floor level?

A

5 inches, located in the center of the sign

24
Q

What does IIC stand for?

A

impact insulation class

25
Q

What surface finish has the most sound absorbing qualities?

A

acoustical ceiling tile

26
Q

While suspended acoustical ceilings can absorb sound for better acoustical qualities within a space, they do not __

A

prevent sound transmission between spaces to any appreciable extent.

27
Q

In planning a design with wood paneling, ceiling coffers, and wainscoting for a restaurant, what percentage of wall and ceiling area cannot be exceeded?

A

10%

28
Q

Changing a ceiling from gypsum wallboard to acoustic tile would most affect the room’s

A

reverberation