Fashion Test Review 2

Question 1

What are four essential properties of a fibre?

Answer 1

Strength, pliability(ability to bend), elasticity, length.

Question 2

Where does cotton originate

Answer 2

A cotton plant

Question 3

Where does wool originate?

Answer 3

Sheep

Question 4

Where does linen originate?

Answer 4

The Flax plant

Question 5

Where does silk originate?

Answer 5

Silk worms

Question 6

What fabrics easily shrink?

Answer 6

Rayon, Cotton

Question 7

What fabrics should be ironed at high temp?

Answer 7

Cotton, linen

Question 8

What fabrics should be ironed at low temp?

Answer 8

Nylon

Question 9

What fabrics have lustre/shine?

Answer 9

Cotton, wool, silk, rayon

Question 10

What fabrics are very absorbent?

Answer 10

Cotton, wool, silk, rayon

Question 11

What fabric can be used for many things?

Answer 11

Polyester

Question 12

What are benefits of spandex?

Answer 12

Has great elasticity, it is strong and durable, resistant to body oils, and is washable.

Question 13

Between knit and woven fabrics, which are interlaced?

Answer 13

Woven

Question 14

Between knit and woven fabrics, which are looped?

Answer 14

Knit

Question 15

Lengthwise yarns for woven fabrics are called…

Answer 15

Wrap yarns

Question 16

Crosswise yarns for woven fabrics are called…

Answer 16

Filling yarns

Question 17

Lengthwise yarns for knit fabrics are called…

Answer 17

Woles

Question 18

Crosswise yarns for knit fabrics are called…

Answer 18

Courses

Question 19

Describe Ciré

Answer 19

Super glossy finish created by applying wax.

Question 20

Describe napping

Answer 20

Rotating wire brushes raise short fibres to create a soft fuzzy fabric

Question 21

Describe lustering

Answer 21

Heat and pressure applied to add lustre

Question 22

Describe embossing

Answer 22

Fabrics are given a raised designs, various techniques are used to raise fabrics

Question 23

Describe water-repellent

Answer 23

Resists water, but will eventually get wet

Question 24

Describe waterproof

Answer 24

Has been coated so no water will penetrate

Question 25

What are three eco friendly fabrics and describe why they are eco friendly.

Answer 25

Organic cotton-Grown without chemical inputs so people and environment are less exposed. Eco-fleece-Made from recycled plastic bottles, Organic Wool-is grown without chemical inputs. Takes 5 to twenty times less water and energy to produce than cotton.

Question 26

What is an eco-friendly label to look for and what does the label promise it’s buyers?

Answer 26

Fair Trade Federation (FTF) Promises workers are paid a fair wage and are working in healthy conditions.

Question 27

Name an item that is wrinkle resistant

Answer 27

Dress shirt

Question 28

Name an item that is Stain resistant

Answer 28

Couch

Question 29

Name an item that is Anti-static

Answer 29

Medical scrubs

Question 30

Name an item that is Absorbent

Answer 30

Socks

Question 31

Name an item that is Water-repellent

Answer 31

Coat

Question 32

Name an item that is Water proof

Answer 32

Rain boots

Question 33

Name an item that is Flame resistant

Answer 33

Baby sleeper