Obj. 2.01 Quiz

Question 1

Emily notices that her polyester dress is wrinkle-free and requires no care before wearing. Which fiber characteristic is indicated?

Answer 1

Resilience

Question 2

Felt, interfacing, and disposable medical products are examples of which fabric construction process?

Answer 2

Nonwoven

Question 3

Which quick-printing process requires the use of several cylinders, one for each color in the design?

Answer 3

Rotary Screen Printing

Question 4

Which cellulosic fiber is typically blended with other fibers due to its high cost?

Answer 4

Lyocell/Tencell

Question 5

Which weave creates a lustrous fabric that snags easily?

Answer 5

Satin

Question 6

Which dyeing process produces the most colorfast fabric?

Answer 6

Fiber

Question 7

Which noncellulosic manufactured fiber is used to make pantyhose and lingerie?

Answer 7

Nylon

Question 8

Which fiber characteristic allows moisture to evaporate from the body?

Answer 8

Wicking

Question 9

Which natural, protein-based filament fiber comes from a cocoon?

Answer 9

Silk

Question 10

Which dyeing process occurs after the apparel construction process has been completed?

Answer 10

Garment

Question 11

Which fiber offers excellent elasticity and is often used in exercise wear?

Answer 11

Spandex

Question 12

Samantha is allergic to wool. Which manufactured fiber possesses similar qualities and is a good alternative for her sweater?

Answer 12

Acrylic

Question 13

Which manufactured fiber is used to replace wool in many textile products?

Answer 13

Acrylic

Question 14

Alex chooses to wear a cotton shirt instead of a shirt made from a polyester/cotton blend on a hot summer day. This indicates his knowledge of which fiber characteristic?

Answer 14

Absorbency

Question 15

Exercise wear is often made from Spandex due to which excellent fiber characteristic?

Answer 15

Elasticity

Question 16

Which natural, staple fiber would provide the warmth for a sweater?

Answer 16

Wool

Question 17

Which protein-based filament has a natural luster?

Answer 17

Silk

Question 18

What type of stretchy fabric may get lengthwise runs due to a one-yarn construction process?

Answer 18

Weft

Question 19

Julie notices that tiny balls of fiber have appeared on her acrylic sweater after wearing. These pills indicate which fiber characteristic?

Answer 19

Abrasion resistance

Question 20

Satin fabric shows picks and snags after a few wearings. This indicates a lack of which characteristic?

Answer 20

Durability

Question 21

Meredith is a beginner sewist and wants a fabric that is easy to sew for her first project. Her teacher recommended that she choose seersucker, muslin, or taffeta because they are constructed with a plain:

Answer 21

Weave

Question 22

What type of stretchy fabric is constructed with multiple yarns on a flat knitting surface?

Answer 22

Warp

Question 23

Kenya’s favorite shirt feels like silk and is made from the first manufactured cellulosic fiber. Her shirt is made of what fiber?

Answer 23

Rayon

Question 24

Which manufactured fiber resists wrinkling and is often blended with natural fibers?

Answer 24

Polyester

Question 25

Which low-cost process involves printing a design on a special paper and then pressing it onto a fabric?

Answer 25

Heat Transfer

Question 26

Which strong, durable weave is used to create denim and garbadine, and produces a diagonal design on the fabric’s surface?

Answer 26

Twill

Question 27

Which fabric construction process results when yarns are looped together?

Answer 27

Knitting

Question 28

Which cellulosic staple fiber is commonly blended with other fibers?

Answer 28

Cotton

Question 29

Robert chooses to wear a wool coat instead of a cotton jacket during the winter. His choice was influenced by which fiber characteristic?

Answer 29

Warmth

Question 30

Which protein fiber is known for providing warmth?

Answer 30

Wool

Question 31

Which cellulosic manufactured fiber is heat sensitive and often used to make lining fabric?

Answer 31

Acetate

Question 32

Which design originates on the computer and is then printed onto fabric using an ink jet or laser printer?

Answer 32

Digital

Question 33

Terrycloth, corduroy, and velvet are examples of which type of weave?

Answer 33

Pile