Washing clothes

Question 1

It comes from cotton plant.

Answer 1

Cotton

Question 2

It is good for almost all purposes, such as apparel, crafts, quilting, and babies and children’s accessories.

Answer 2

Cotton

Question 2

18 types of cotton

Answer 2

• Batiste
• Broadcloth
• Calico
• Cambric
• Canvas
• Chambray
• Chino
• Chintz
• Corduroy
• Denim
• Flannel
• Gingham
• Khaki
• Muslin
• Lawn
• Sateen
• Terry
• Voile

Question 2

A very fine, soft, usually sheer cottons, often used for handkerchiefs, nightwear, and children’s dresses.

Answer 2

Batiste

Question 3

A closely woven fabric. It you look closely, you’ll see tiny crosswise ribs.

Answer 3

Broadcloth

Question 4

A plain woven cotton, usually printed with tiny floral designs.

Answer 4

Calico

Question 5

A tightly woven cotton, usually in solid colors. It is used in apparel, especially casual shirts.

Answer 5

Cambric

Question 6

A heavyweight cotton, used for items that require strength.

Answer 6

Canvas

Question 7

A finely woven cotton, usually with white and another color.

Answer 7

Chambray

Question 8

A cotton twill that has been pre-shrunk and mercerized.

Answer 8

Chino

Question 9

A highly glazed cotton with a rich glossy finish. It adds a decorator touch to home furnishings, and is also great for dressier apparel.

Answer 9

Chintz

Question 10

A cotton pile that has been cut and woven with wide or narrow ribs.

Answer 10

Corduroy

Question 10

A workhorse of cottons.

Answer 10

Denim

Question 11

A very soft cotton, usually with a nap. Used often in baby wear.

Answer 11

Flannel

Question 12

A yarn-dyed woven cotton, usually seen in the form of checks.

Answer 12

Gingham

Question 13

Another strong cotton weave, used in uniforms and other items that require strength.

Answer 13

Khaki

Question 14

A very basic plain woven fabrics. It can be coarse or fine, dyed or unbleached.

Answer 14

Muslin

Question 15

A fine, crisp, combed cotton fabric, used in children’s wear, nightwear, and traditional quilting.

Answer 15

Lawn

Question 15

A cotton that has been woven with a satin weave.

Answer 15

Sateen

Question 16

A woven on knitted cotton pile with loops on one or both sides.

Answer 16

Terry

Question 17

A crisp, sheer, lightweight cotton, used for formal wear.

Answer 17

Voile

Question 18

It comes from flax plant.

Answer 18

Linen

Question 19

It wrinkles easily but it breathes, making it a good choice for summer apparel.

Answer 19

Linen

Question 20

It comes from silkworms

Answer 20

Silk

Question 21

Silk can have to types of finishes. What are those?

Answer 21

smooth finish and nubby finish

Question 22

It comes from animal coats.

Answer 22

Wool

Question 23

It is often blended with man-made fibers and it is known for its warmth.

Answer 23

Wool

Question 24

It’s disadvantage is that it does not “breathe,” which means it retains body heat and moisture and it is not as comfortable as some of the natural fibers.

Answer 24

Polyester

Question 25

It is considered the most “natural” of the man-made fabrics.

Answer 25

Rayon

Question 26

Rayon has brand names such as:

Answer 26

Avril or Enka

Question 27

It is sometimes mixed with other fibers for apparel.

Answer 27

Nylon

Question 28

It is more absorbent than polyester.

Answer 28

Rayon

Question 29

Nylon has brand names such as:

Answer 29

Antron and Viviana

Question 30

It is often used as a substitute for wool, in sweaters, fleece wear, and other outer wear.

Answer 30

Acrylic

Question 31

It is warm and wrinkle resistant like wool.

Answer 31

Acrylic

Question 32

Acrylic has brand names such as:

Answer 32

Acrilan, Creslan, and Orlon