Vocab

Question 1

Natural Fibers

Answer 1

From plant and animal sources, are produced by nature

Question 2

Manufactured Fibers

Answer 2

Made from substances such as wood pulp, petroleum, and coal, are produced in labs through chemical processes

Question 3

Cotton

Answer 3

a soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical and subtropical plant and is used as textile fiber and thread for sewing.

Question 4

Linen

Answer 4

is laborious to manufacture, but the fiber is very absorbent and garments made of linen are valued for their exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather.

Question 5

Ramie

Answer 5

Ramie fiber is known especially for its ability to hold shape, reduce wrinkling, and introduce a silky lustre to the fabric appearance. It is not as durable as other fibers, and so is usually used as a blend with other fibers such as cotton or wool.

Question 6

Wool

Answer 6

Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and certain other animals, including cashmere from goats, mohair from goats, qiviut from muskoxen, angora from rabbits, and other types of wool from camelids.

Question 7

Silk

Answer 7

Spun by silkworm, silk is the strongest of the natural fabrics

Question 8

Acetate

Answer 8

With its high luster and slick surface, acetate is commonly used formed evening wear and a linen fabric

Question 9

Acrylic

Answer 9

Known for warmth without weight, acrylic fabric can be woven or knitted

Question 10

Nylon

Answer 10

Noted for its strength and durability, nylons ability to repel waters makes it useful for clothing and various commercial uses

Question 11

Polyester

Answer 11

One of the most popular manufactured fibers, polyester is used alone or blended with other fibers.

Question 12

Fibers

Answer 12

Are hairlike substances that are twisted together to make yarns an fabrics

Question 13

Rayon

Answer 13

The first manufactured fiber, rayon is used in a variety of clothes and household textiles

Question 14

Spandex

Answer 14

Another High-Performance fiber, spandex stretches and can easily recover it original shape

Question 15

Flame-Retardent

Answer 15

Helps fabric resist burning

Question 16

Permanent or durable press

Answer 16

Requires little or ironing after washing

Question 17

Sandorized

Answer 17

Prevents fabric from shrinking more than 1%

Question 18

Stain and Spot-Resistant

Answer 18

Helps fabric resist stains and spots

Question 19

Waterproof

Answer 19

Prevents fabric from absorbing water

Question 20

Water-Repellent

Answer 20

Protects fabric from absorbing water but doesn’t shed it completely