Fibres + Fabrics

Question 1

Desirable properties of cotton

Answer 1

Absorbent
Cool
Easy to was and dry

Question 2

UnDesirable properties of cotton

Answer 2

Creases
Shrinks
Not stretchy

Question 3

Cotton fabrics

Answer 3

Towelling
Cotton
denim

Question 4

Production stages of linen

Answer 4

Grows from faux plant 
1m high
Stems pulled by their roots
Left to soak and rot (retting)
Fibres are separated from woody bits
Combed and spun 
Long fibres= fine yarn.       Short fibres = course yarn

Question 5

Desirable properties of linen

Answer 5

Absorbent
Hard wearing
Easy to wash

Question 6

UnDesirable properties of linen

Answer 6

Creases
Shrinks
Difficult to dye

Question 7

Linen fabrics

Answer 7

Cambric
Canvas
Damash

Question 8

Production stages of wool

Answer 8

Fleece is removed from sheep
Wool is graded
Cleaned and combed ( carding)
SPun

Question 9

Desirable properties of wool

Answer 9

Warm
Soft
Stretchy

Question 10

UnDesirable properties of wool

Answer 10

Shrinks if washed carelessly
Doesn’t dry easily
Itchy

Question 11

Production stages of silk

Answer 11

Comes from silkworm
SW lay eggs and feed on mulberry tree
Spins silk cocoons
Cocoons are heated and fibres are removed
Thread is wound on to a real
Spun

Question 12

Desirable properties of silk

Answer 12

Lightweight
Warm
Crease resistant
Smooth

Question 13

UnDesirable properties of silk

Answer 13

Damaged easily
Flammable
Damaged by moths

Question 14

Silk fabrics

Answer 14

Wild silk chiffon

Question 15

Stages of production of cotton

Answer 15

Comes from cotton plant(boll)
Fibres are 2-3cm long
Bolls are picked
Fibres are separated from the seeds (ginning)
Pressed into bales 
Cotton is graded
Fibres are combed and spun

Question 16

What are regenerated fibres made of

Answer 16

That contain cellulose because they come from plants

Question 17

Production of regenerated fibres

Answer 17

Cellulose from trees +cotton waste is pulped and mixed with chemicals
Liquid is forced through tiny holes in a spinneret
Yarn is twisted and cut

Question 18

Desirable properties of regenerated fabrics

Answer 18

Absorbant
Easy to dye
Cool

Question 19

UnDesirable properties of regenerated fabrics

Answer 19

Crease easy

Not durable

Question 20

Regenerated fabrics

Answer 20

Viscose (uses:light weight cloth)

Question 21

Production of synthetic fibres

Answer 21

Chemicals from petroleum are mixed to produce thick liquid
Forced through the holes of the spinneret
Long fibres are twisted together to make yarn

Question 22

Desirable properties of synthetic fabrics

Answer 22

Strong
Elastic
Durable

Question 23

UnDesirable properties of synthetic fabrics

Answer 23

Not absorbent
Clingy
Static

Question 24

Synthetic fabrics

Answer 24

Nylon
Polyester
Acrylic

Question 25

What is weaving

Answer 25

The interlacing of yarns at a right angle

Question 26

Warp

Answer 26

Stronger thread that run in the direction of the length of fabric

Question 27

Weft

Answer 27

Weaker thread that runs in the direction of the width of fabric

Question 28

Selvage

Answer 28

Side of the woven fabric that stops fraying

Question 29

Straight grain

Answer 29

The direction of the warp thread through the fabric

Question 30

Bias

Answer 30

Is the diagonal line of fabric

Stretches along this line

Question 31

What is knitting

Answer 31

The linking together of loops of yarn in stitches

Question 32

Advantages of knitting

Answer 32

Stretchy
Warm
Comforable

Question 33

What is a non woven fabric

Answer 33

Are made directly from fibres without being made into yarn