textiles mock exam

Question 1

what are the 3 main types of metal?

Answer 1

-mild steel
-steel
-cast iron

Question 2

what are the 3 main types of metal?

Answer 2

-mild steel
-steel
-cast iron

Question 3

what are the 4 properties of non ferrous metals?

Answer 3

-do not contain iron (ferrite)
-not magnetic
-do not rust
-can oxidise which changes the colour of the surface

Question 4

what are the 4 most common non ferrous metals?

Answer 4

-copper
-gold
-silver
-platinum

Question 5

what are the 3 properties of alloys?

Answer 5

-result of two or more metals mixed together (at least one is pure metal (non-ferrous)
-metals are combined to improve working and aesthetic properties

Question 6

what are the 4 main alloys?

Answer 6

-brass
-stainless steel
-tungsten
-colbalt

Question 7

why do some fabrics need to be strengthened or reinforced?

Answer 7

so they don’t lose their shape or break during use

Question 8

what does carded and spinning mean?

Answer 8

carded: combining staple fibres so that they all lie parrallel to each other ready for spinning into a yarn
spinning: twisting fibres together to make yarn

Question 9

what factors affect a textile material?

Answer 9

-combination of fibres used
-the type of yarn
-any fabric pattern or special finishes

Question 10

why is accuracy required?

Answer 10

to ensure a high-quality product

Question 11

what factors are important for accuracy?

Answer 11

-clean and free of creases
-use a pattern template to ensure the fabric is cut to the correct shape and size

Question 12

what should factors should you always do when shaping and forming

Answer 12

-place the grain line on the straight grain of the fabric
-when folding fabric to get a double layer both selvedges must be placed exactly on top of each other to keep grain correct on both layers.
-pattern must be pinned flat to the fabric to stop the fabric moving
-marking on the patterns need to be transferred to the fabric to show
how the product is to be made and indicate where pckets or buttonholes would be. the markings can be transferred using chalk, a tracing wheel or tracing paper.

Question 13

what are the three main seams?

Answer 13

-plain seam: flat and not seen on the outside of the product.
-french seam: sewn twice so all the edges are enclosed and is not visible on the outside of the product
-double stitched seam: strong and flat with all turnings closed

Question 14

what are the three main types of pleat?

Answer 14

-knife pleat- single folds facing the same way
-inverted pleats- two knife pleats facing each other
-box pleats- two knife pleats facing away from each other

Question 15

what is gathering?

Answer 15

fabric drawn up using thread to reduce the length of the fabric

Question 16

what is piping?

Answer 16

piping defines and strengthens an edge and can add decorations

Question 17

how is yarn made?

Answer 17

by twisting fibres together

Question 18

what are templates used for?

Answer 18

-ensuring a product is made accurately over and over again. making sure the parts are cut to the right size or shape

Question 19

what are the 3 basic steps involved in dying?

Answer 19

-immerse the textile in the dye
-the dye attaches itself to the fibres
-the dye is fixed within the fibre

Question 20

what 5 stages of manufacture can a dye be added?

Answer 20

-stock dyeing
-yard dyeing
-piece dyeing
-garment dyeing

Question 21

what is quality control?

Answer 21

commercial manufacturers need to make quality control at certain stages during production to make sure the products are of agreed quality.

Question 22

what are the 3 advantages of printing?

Answer 22

–more opportunities for designing
-more colours to be used
-complex designs can be produced

Question 23

what are the 4 main types of printing?

Answer 23

-screen print
-roller print
-sublimation print
-digital print

Question 24

what is stain resistance?

Answer 24

chemical finish that also makes a fabric water reppellent