Fibers

Fibers

Fabrics are made from small, hair-like fibers that are twisted together to form a yarn. Yarns can be woven knitted or pressed into fabric.

Fibers are separated into two major categories - natural and manufactured fibers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of natural fiber?

• Linen

• Nylon

• Rayon

• Spandex

Multiple Choice

The ability of a fabric to resist wearing due to contact with another surface.

• Wrinkle resistance

• Abrasion resistance

• Resilient

• Wicking

Multiple Choice

The fabric’s ability to withstand tension or pulling.

• Wicking

• Absorbent

• Strength

• Resilient

Multiple Choice

Refers to how long you would be able to wear or use a particular garment.

• Shape retention

• Abrasion resistant

• Strength

• Durability

Multiple Choice

The ability of a fabric to spring back into shape after being wrinkled or crushed.

• Resilient

• Durability

• Strength

• Absorbent

Multiple Choice

A treated fabric that prevent a garment from stress and hold during wear.

• Wrinkle resistance

• Shape Retention

• Durability

• Resilient

Multiple Choice

The fabric's ability to retain size and shape through use and care. Eg some fibers stretch when worn; other shrink when exposed to water or heat.

• Wrinkle resistance

• Durability

• Shape Retention

• Wicking

Multiple Choice

The ability to take in moisture.

• Absorbency

• Durability

• Resilient

• Wicking

Multiple Choice

The fiber’s ability to draw moisture away from the body so the moisture can evaporate

• Resilient

• Absorbent

• Durability

• Wicking

Multiple Choice

The fabric's ability to be washed without fading or shrinking.

• Durability

• Resilient

• Washability

• Strength

Multiple Choice

The fiber’s ability to draw moisture away from the body so the moisture can evaporate

• Resilient

• Absorbent

• Durability

• Wicking