M3 Revision Paper E Flashcards
1
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What is the definition of “crimp”?
a) the waves and bumps of yarn
b) the waves and bumps of fibre
c) the bumps of the fibra
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Answer : the waves and bumps of fibre
2
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________ is the ability of a fibre to return to its original shape after bending or folding.
a) Tenacity
b) Resiliency
c) Flexibility
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Answer : Resiliency
3
Q
Which of the following statement is true about fur and leather?
a) They are constructed but cut from animal as a skin.
b) Their animal skin are processed to maintain resiliency.
c) They are not constructed but are cut directly from animal as a skin
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Answer : They are not constructed but are cut directly from animal as a skin
4
Q
Which of the following statement is true about fabric?
A. Fabric is formed by assembling yarns and fibres into one structure. The most common structures are woven,
knit, and nonwoven.
B. Fabric are fine, hair like strands. They may be natural or manufactured and are the smallest component of
textile product.
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Answer : Fabric is formed by assembling yarns and fibres into one structure. The most common structures are woven,
knit, and nonwoven.
5
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An example of a plain weave fabric is _____.
A) calico
B) denim
C) chino
A
Answer : calico
6
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Natural fibres come from __________.
A) animal and man made methods
B) plants and water
C) plants and animal
A
Answer : plants and animal
7
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What are manufactured cellulosic fabrics? A. Silk and Wool B. Cotton and Linen C. Acrylic and Polyester D. Rayon and Acetate
A
Answer : Rayon and Acetate
8
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What describes the physical properties of fibres? A. Length and size B. Piling and stability C. Flexibility and resiliency D. Colour and shape
A
Answer : Colour and shape
9
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The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of a fibre is the appearance across the diameter of the fibre. A. cross section B. surface contour C. diameter D. crimp
A
Answer : crimp
10
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Absorbency is the ability to _____.
A) take in moisture
B) leak out water
C) repel water
A
Answer : take in moisture
11
Q
__________ is an example of a jacquard weave.
A) Brocade
B) Swiss dot
C) Shirting
A
Answer : Brocade
12
Q
Which is supplementary fullness? A. Godets, quilting, smocking B. Flounces, smocking, cording C. Ruffles, flounces, godets D. Ruffles, gathering, shirring
A
Answer : Ruffles, flounces, godets
13
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Warp yarns runs in the _____ direction.
A) vertical
B) horizontal
C) diagonal
A
Answer : vertical
14
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The weaving process begins with the _____.
A) hand
B) loom
C) needle
A
Answer : loom
15
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Nonwoven fabric is created directly from fibres which are held together by bonding or entanglement.
A) True.
B) False.
A
Answer : True.
16
Q
Is it true that yarns can be grouped as simple or novelty yarns?
A. Yes
B. No
A
Answer : Yes
17
Q
What are ply yarns?
A. One single yarn
B. More than 4 single yarns twisted together
C. Are two or more single yarns twisted together
D. 3 or more single yarns twisted together
A
Answer : 3 or more single yarns twisted together
18
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What are the properties of leather?
A. It is irregular in texture, thickness and weight.
B. It is sold by the square foot rather than by yard.
C. It is easy to care for and can be machine washable.
A
Answer : It is irregular in texture, thickness and weight.
19
Q
What are the bad properties of Rayon Viscose?
A. It produces polluting emissions
B. It exhibits static cling
C. It is very heat-sensitive
A
Answer : It produces polluting emissions
20
Q
Which statement about natural cellulosic fibre is false?
A. It comes from plants.
B. Natural Cellulosic fibres are classified according to their stem, seed or leaf.
C. It comes from cellulose, which cannot be used as textiles in its original form
A
Answer : It comes from cellulose, which cannot be used as textiles in its original form
21
Q
Which of the following statements is true about texturing?
A. It may be done to produce bulkier yarns.
B. It uses heat & pressure to permanently change the shape and improve the stability of thermoplastic fibres.
C. I can be done immediately after the fibre is formed or later in the process.
A
Answer : It may be done to produce bulkier yarns.
22
Q
A strip of fabric reduced in length by gathering or pleating which releases fold that configure its floating edge describes the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Ruffles B) Flounce C) Godet
A
Answer : Flounce
23
Q
What are the 3 main things for design aesthetic?
A. Pattern, texture and silhouette
B. Colour, texture and structure
C. Colour, mood and trend
A
Answer : Colour, mood and trend
24
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Fabric flowing over the body can be described as __________.
A) Fluidity
B) Structure
C) Compression
A
Answer : Fluidity
25
The __________ of the fabric tends to change after washing or other wet processing.
A) dimension
B) elasticity
C) lustrous
Answer : dimension
26
The dry cleaning symbol is a __________.
A) square
B) circle
C) circle with an X
Answer : circle
27
Wendy wants to conduct a test to see which fabric is the most suitable for testing the strength and
abrasion resistance. Which test should she conduct?
A. Flammabilty testing
B. Physical testing
C. Functional testing
D. Chemical testing
Answer : Physical testing
28
Which of the following statements describes Machine-Sewn Corded Quilting?
A) Two layers of fabric covering cords confined within stitches channels.
B) Combining patterns on the surface of the fabric with rounded ridges arranged in parallel rows.
C) Hand-stitches to decorate fabric or other material with threads or yarn.
Answer : Two layers of fabric covering cords confined within stitches channels.
29
Which of the following functions are correct about design function?
A. Drape, volume, structure and stretch
B. Drape, volume, durability and design details
C. Performance, drape, structure and durability
Answer : Drape, volume, structure and stretch
30
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Abby was given the task to make a suit for a fireman. What type of material properties does she need to
test for?
A. Flammability Testing
B. Fibre Identification
C. Other Performance Test
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Answer : Flammability Testing
31
What is the design aesthetics for fabric?
A. Pattern, Texture, Colour, Mood and Trend.
B. Pattern, Season and Design Details
C. Design Silhouette, Customer Profile, Durability and Function.
Answer : Pattern, Texture, Colour, Mood and Trend.
32
All accessories on garments must be resistant to washing and dry cleaning, colourfast, rustproof, and must
not have sharp edges.
A. True
B. False
Answer : True
33
Which one of these statements is true about the fluidity of the fabric?
A. It is about creating form that stands away from the body and can create line through shaping and seam
detail.
B. It is about fabric flowing over the body, following the human form. It's the movement that is important.
C. It is about exaggerating shapes away from the body. These shapes transform the body by expanding the
design silhouette.
Answer : It is about fabric flowing over the body, following the human form. It's the movement that is important.
34
Gathering is stitching 2 parallel rows across the fabric and pulling on both threads to slide the fabric to
form folds.
A) True.
B) False.
Answer : True.
35
What are the three types of Filled Reliefs?
A) Cording , pleating and stuffing
B) Cording , quilting and tucking
C) Cording, quilting and stuffing
Answer : Cording, quilting and stuffing
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which is/are the various type(s) of Tucking?
A) Pin tucks
B) Spaced tucks
C) Blind tucks
D) All of the above
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Answer : All of the above
37
A running stitch is a __________.
A) a straight stitch across the fabric
B) a zig zag stitch across the fabric
C) a row of stitches that resembles a chain
Answer : a straight stitch across the fabric
38
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Acrylic is used to create __________.
A) accessories
B) fake fur
C) sweater
D) all of the above
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Answer : all of the above
39
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_________ is the only natural fibre that is a filament.
A) Cotton
B) Silk
C) Polyester
D) Linen
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Answer : Silk
40
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The most commonly used synthetic fiber is __________.
A) Nylon
B) Rayon
C) Acetate
D) Polyester
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Answer : Polyester
41
In 1891, a factory in France started to produce rayon from __________.
a) apple trees
b) mulberry trees
c) lemon trees
d) avocado trees
Answer : mulberry trees
42
Leather picks up __________ easily.
a) oils and grease
b) hair
c) dust
d) lint
Answer : oils and grease
43
The __________ weave is the simplest form of weaving.
a) twill
b) plain
c) satin
d) jacquard
Answer : plain
44
Selvedges run __________ to the warp yarns.
a) diagonal
b) parallel
c) perpendicular
Answer : parallel
45
What is the correct pronunciation of 'tricot'?
a) tree-ko
b) tri-kot
c) tree-kot
d) tri-ko
Answer : tree-ko
46
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Which one of the following is not a Filled Relief technique?
A) Cording
B) Stuffing
C) Tucking
D) Quilting
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Answer : Tucking
47
Which of the following best describes novelty yarns?
A) To add texture and beauty to fabrics and apparel, abrades easily and/or subject to snagging.
B) Simple yarns made into relatively flat, smooth fabrics.
C) Two or more single yarns twisted together
Answer : To add texture and beauty to fabrics and apparel, abrades easily and/or subject to snagging.
48
Where do cellulosic fibres come from?
a) animals
b) plants
c) humans
d) chemicals
Answer : plants
49
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Which of the following is not a physical property of Rayon Viscose?
A) Lustrous fibre
B) Irregular cross section
C) White fibre
D) Staple fibre
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Answer : Staple fibre
50
What is a common care instruction for Polyester?
A) Can tumble dry
B) Hand wash
C) Use fabric softener to reduce static electricity
D) Avoid steam and water to prevent spots on the fabric
Answer : Can tumble dry
51
__________ is a manufactured cellulosic fibre.
a) Acrylic
b) Nylon
c) Acetate
d) Wool
Answer : Acetate
52
Cellulose acetate is __________.
a) weaker when dry
b) stronger when wet
c) weaker when wet
d) stronger when dry
Answer : weaker when wet
53
Cotton can be blended with resilient fibres like _____ to create fabrics with improved wrinkle resistance.
a) Wool
b) Polyester
c) Rayon
d) Silk
Answer : Polyester
54
A poor design can be improved with a _____ fabric.
a) poor
b) good
c) lightweight
d) heavyweight
Answer : good
55
All plants are fibrous, but only a few produce fibre appropriate for _____ use.
a. textile
b. fabric
c. textile and fabric
d. none of the above
Answer : textile
56
____ is the oldest textile in the world.
a. Silk
b. Cotton
c. Flax
d. Wool
Answer : Flax
57
When a customer enters a fashion store they tend to be drawn to the _____ of a garment.
a. design
b. fabric
c. colour
d. uniqueness
Answer : colour
58
Silk can be unwound in one long strand or filament in a process called _____.
a) Realing
b) Reeling
c) Riling
d) Reling
Answer : Reeling
59
To become a good fashion designer you must know _____.
a) silhouette, details, seasons, durability & function, customer profile
b) season, customer profile, performance, stretch, drape
c) performance, drape, volume, structure, stretch
d) texture, drape, structure, pattern, volume
Answer : silhouette, details, seasons, durability & function, customer profile
60
What is/are the example(s) of organic sources of natural fibres?
a. Cotton plant
b. Flax plant
c. Silkworm cocoon
d. All of the above
Answer : All of the above
61
Where do natural protein fibres come from?
a) Plant source
b) Animal source
c) Machine source
d) Chemical source
Answer : Animal source
62
What are the correct ways to care for Wool?
A) Steam iron with a press cloth on the right side.
B) Machine washable.
C) Tumble dry.
D) Iron while damp.
Answer : Steam iron with a press cloth on the right side.
63
Most dry cleaners send fur and leather items to a specialist to _____.
a. wash and dry clean
b. clean
c. restore lustre
d. clean and restore lustre
Answer : clean and restore lustre
64
What are the two methods of producing knits?
a. Flat knitting and Circular knitting
b. Weft knitting and Warp knitting
c. Weft knitting and Flat knitting
d. Warp knitting and Circular knitting
Answer : Weft knitting and Warp knitting
65
What is the symbol for drying for fabric care?
a. Triangle
b. Circle
c. Square
d. Circle in square
Answer : Square
66
All pockets must be securely stitched at the _____.
a. corner points with additional bar racking
b. tips
c. corners
d. sharp contours and no blurring
Answer : corner points with additional bar racking
67
____ is the most widely used fibre in the winter.
a) Cotton
b) Linen
c) Wool
d) Fur
Answer : Wool
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_____ is not a common property of natural cellulosic fibres.
A) Good absorbency
B) Flammability
C) Good resiliency
D) Good conductor of electricity
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Answer : Good resiliency
69
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_____ is a good chemical property of Cotton.
A) Flammability
B) Elasticity
c) Matte appearance
D) Poor resiliency
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Answer : Matte appearance
70
Which of the following statements is true about Linen?
A) A versatile fabric in many weights and textures.
B) Commonly used for spring and summer wear.
C) Very cheap fabric.
D) Excellent for tailored garments.
Answer : Commonly used for spring and summer wear.
71
A box pleat has a _____ ratio.
a) 2:5
b) 1:2
c) 1:3
d) 3:1
Answer : 3:1
72
Shirring consists of _____ rows of gathering fabric.
a) 2 or more
b) 3 or more
c) 1
d) 2
Answer : 2 or more
73
Which of the following is the correct pronunciation of “Godet”?
a) go-date
b) go-that
c) go-day
d) go-dot
Answer : go-day
74
The different categories of textile manipulation techniques are _____.
A) controlled crushing, supplementary fullness, systematic folding, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
B) controlled fullness, supplementary folding, systematic crushing, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
C) controlled folding, supplementary crushing, systematic fullness, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
Answer : controlled crushing, supplementary fullness, systematic folding, filled reliefs, mixed manipulation
75
Manufactured cellulosic and Synthetics are the 2 main categories of manmade fibres.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
76
Pleats can be categorized as _____.
a) steamed or unsteamed
b) pressed or unpressed
c) pleat or unpleated
d) fold or unfolded
Answer : pressed or unpressed
77
Lustre is defined as the amount of light that is reflected from a fibre.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
78
In elastic gathering, elastic thread, cord and bands are used.
a) True
b) False
Answer : True
79
Leather is sold by _____.
a) centimeters
b) metres
c) square foot
d) inches
Answer : square foot
80
Straight stitch, Herringbone stitch, Satin stitch, Chain stitch and Blanket stitch are examples of _____.
A) basic hand stitching
B) basic machine stitching
Answer : basic hand stitching
81
____ is an example of Supplementary Fullness.
a) Ruffles
b) Flounces
c) Smocking
d) Godets
Answer : Smocking
82
What kind of technique is smocking?
a) Embroidery technique
b) Shirring technique
c) Embroidery technique used to gather fabric
d) Smoking the fabric
Answer : Embroidery technique used to gather fabric
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The _____ technique can be done by hand, machine, with elastic and through channels.
A) Smocking
B) Pleating
C) Gathering
D) Shirring
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Answer : Gathering
84
What is abrasion resistance?
a) The ability to withstand rubbing
b) The ability to resist
c) The ability to withstand water
d) The ability to withstand abrasion
Answer : The ability to withstand rubbing
85
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What is the name of the liquid that is forced through spinneret to form fibre shape?
A) Crimp
B) Cramp
C) Compound
D) Compand
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Answer : Compound
86
Textile fibres can be divided into two main categories as _____.
A) Cellulosic fibre & Manufacture Cellulosic fibre
B) Organic &Inorganic fibre
C) Cellulosic & Synthetic fibre
D) Natural fibre & Manufacture fibre
Answer : Natural fibre & Manufacture fibre
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What are the waves and bumps of a fibre called?
A) Cross section
B) Inter section
C) Crimp
D) Waffle
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Answer : Crimp
88
Which physical property is incorrect?
a) Length
b) Shape
c) Lustre
d) Drape
Answer : Drape
89
Which fabric burns slowly but self-extinguishes and smells like celery?
a) Acrylic
b) Rayon
c) Nylon
d) Acetate
Answer : Nylon
90
Areas that pill easily on garments are near the pocket, sleeve, and underarm.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
91
Which of the following are examples of a ribbed fabric?
a) Denim
b) Broadcloth
c) Gabardine
d) Drill
Answer : Broadcloth
92
Which of the following are the common special weaves?
a) Woven-pile weave
b) Basket weave
c) Geometric weave
d) Sateen weave
Answer : Woven-pile weave
93
The properties of a weft knit that is usually fine and medium gauge in structure is?
a) Double knits
b) Single knits
c) Rib knits
d) Jersey knits
Answer : Jersey knits
94
_____ is an example of a plain weave fabric.
a) Drill
b) Chiffon
c) Calico
d) Chino
Answer : Calico
95
Thread count is used to determine the _____.
a) quality of fabric
b) strength
c) improved hand
d) all of the above
Answer : quality of fabric
96
Which of the following weave is the simplest form of weaving?
a) Satin
b) Plain
c) Basket
d) Twill
Answer : Plain
97
Which finishes improves the appearance and/or hand of the product?
a) Preparatory finishes
b) Functional finishes
c) Aesthetic finishes
d) Resistant finishes
Answer : Aesthetic finishes
98
Which is the most common and correct method of making fabric?
a) Weaving
b) Mercerisation
c) Blending
d) Wicking
Answer : Weaving
99
Which one of these types of pleats is/are CORRECT?
a) Box pleats
b) Accordion pleats
c) Knife pleats
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
100
Which of the following statements is true about staple fibres?
a) All natural fibres except silk begin as staple fibres and are made into spin yarns.
b) This fibre is long and made into a spin yarn.
c) This fibre will produce light and smooth yarns.
d) A staple fibre may be cut to filament lengths.
Answer : All natural fibres except silk begin as staple fibres and are made into spin yarns.
101
The properties of a weave that has a compact and smooth appearance is?
a) Plain
b) Satin
c) Twill
d) Jacquard
Answer : Satin
102
Which of the following is/are Special Weave(s)?
a) Jacquard weave
b) Dobby weave
c) Extra-yarn weave
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
103
Which of the following is/are characteristics of Felt?
a) Has poor drape
b) Repels water
c) Can be molded into shapes
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
104
Which type of knit uses multi filament yarn only?
a) Double
b) Single
c) Tricot
d) Raschel
Answer : Raschel
105
When choosing fabrics, the factors to consider are _____.
a) design silhouette & details, structure
b) season, durability & function, stretch
c) customer profile, drape & volume
d) all of the above
Answer : all of the above
106
Which of the following is/are characteristics of Warp?
a) Run parallel to the selvedges.
b) In an unbalanced weave, are usually greater in number.
c) Usually have more twist.
d) All of the above
Answer : All of the above
107
The properties of a warp knit that has great variety and snags very easily is?
a) Raschel knits
b) Tricot knits
c) Rib knits
d) All of the above
Answer : Raschel knits
108
What are the other non-woven fabric made from yarns?
a) lace
b) crochet
c) netting
d) all of the above
Answer : all of the above
109
Flax (Linen) is known as the oldest textile fabric.
A) True
B) False
Answer : True
110
Cotton comes from _____.
A) China, Malaysia, Hong Kong
B) India, USA, Egypt
C) India, USA, China
Answer : India, USA, China
111
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What kind of fabric should be prepared for smocking?
A) Light to medium weight fabrics
B) Knitted fabrics
C) Elastic stretchy fabrics
D) Pile fabrics
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Answer : Light to medium weight fabrics
112
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Pleats such as Box and Knife usually have a ratio of?
A) 1:1
B) 2:1
C) 3:1
D) 4:1
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Answer : 3:1
113
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Which are not good properties of Linen?
A. Dyes well
B. Fair resistance to sun
C. Strong when wet
D. Faster-drying than cotton
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Answer : Fair resistance to sun
114
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What is another name for novelty yarns?
A) Simple yarns
B) Smooth yarns
C) Fancy yarns
D) Cable yarns
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Answer : Fancy yarns
115
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Which of the following is NOT a common property of natural cellulosic fibres?
A) Flammable
B) Good absorbency
C) Good conductor of electricity
D) Good resilience
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Answer : Good resilience
116
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Tucks that are identical in width and visibly spaced an identical distance apart are _____.
A) standard tucks
B) spaced tucks
C) blind tucks
D) pin tucks
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Answer : spaced tucks
117
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Which fabric has superior wicking ability?
A) Cotton
B) Silk
C) Wool
D) Linen
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Answer : Linen
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Which are not physical properties of fibre?
A. Colour
B. Shape
C. Length
D. Stability
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Answer : Stability
