Fibers Forensics Review

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When fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or suspect to victim, this is called:

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direct transfer.

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The transfer of evidence such as a fiber from a source to a person, then to another person, is called:

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secondary transfer.

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Fibers are classified as either:

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natural fibers or synthetic fibers.

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Natural fibers come from:

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Animals, plants, and minerals that are mined from the ground.

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The simplest weave pattern is the plain, or ____________, weave.

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tabby

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The number of threads that are packed together for any given amount of fabric is known as ___________.

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thread count

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Cotton is

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A natural fiber

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Rayon is

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An artificial fiber

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Nylon is

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A synthetic fiber

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Hemp is

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A natural fiber