Fabric Finish

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a fabric finish?

• A special treatment applied to fabrics

• A type of fabric weave

• A method of dyeing fabrics

• A tool used for sewing

Open Ended

Why do you think fabric finishing techniques are important in the textile industry?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of fabric finishes?

• Reduce undesirable characteristics

• Improve desirable characteristics

• Increase fabric cost

• Add specific properties like wrinkle resistance

Open Ended

Explain the difference between greige goods and dyed textiles.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are methods of dyeing textiles?

• Stock (fiber)

• Solution

• Yarn

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

Acid dyes are primarily used on ___ fibers such as wool, mohair, angora, and silk.

Open Ended

Why is colorfastness an important property in textiles?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of textile printing?

• Wood Block

• Roller

• Screen

• Digital

Multiple Choice

Which printing method is considered the earliest form of printing and is also the slowest?

• Wood block printing

• Roller printing

• Screen printing

• Digital printing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rotary printing is correct?

• It uses only screen printing methods.

• It combines both roller and screen printing methods.

• It is the slowest printing method.

• It is only used for T-shirts.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about heat transfer and resist printing methods.

• Heat transfer uses transfer paper or vinyl.

• Resist printing involves using chemicals or wax to prevent dye penetration.

• Heat transfer is commonly used for T-shirts.

• Resist printing uses a mesh screen and ink.

Open Ended

Explain how structural design differs from other fabric printing methods discussed in the lesson.

Fill in the Blank

Digital printing uses ___ to create designs on fabric.

Multiple Choice

Which fabric finishing process uses pumice stones to create a faded look and was hugely popular in the 1980s?

• Stone washing

• Napping

• Brushing

• Flocking

Multiple Select

Which of the following fabrics are commonly associated with the napping process?

• Fleece

• Velvet

• Corduroy

• Denim

Fill in the Blank

Flocking is a surface design technique that involves applying texture by depositing many small ___ particles onto a surface of fabric.

Multiple Select

Which finishing processes discussed are primarily used to alter the appearance and texture of fabrics? Select all that apply.

• Stone washing

• Acid washing

• Napping

• Brushing

Open Ended

Explain how brushing creates a soft and fluffy fabric texture. What is a common fabric that undergoes this process?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of embossing in textiles?

• To create a raised design on fabric

• To add color to fabric

• To make fabric waterproof

• To increase fabric strength

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of performance finishes for textiles?

• Antimicrobial

• Water repellent

• Mercerization

• Embossing

Open Ended

How do innovations like nanotechnology and microencapsulation improve the functionality of textiles?

Fill in the Blank

A single strand of microfiber is finer than ___.

Open Ended

Discuss the environmental benefits of using green fabrics such as bamboo, organic cotton, and lyocel in the textile industry.

Multiple Choice

Which eco-friendly fabric is made from wood pulp from trees grown in replanted forests?

• Bamboo fabric

• Organic cotton

• Lyocel (Tencel)

• Polyester

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about fabric finishing techniques, how do you think innovations in this field could impact the clothing industry in the future?

Multiple Choice

What is a fabric finish?

• A type of fabric

• A special treatment applied to fabrics

• A method of weaving

• A dyeing process

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes smart fabrics?

• Fabrics that enable digital components to be embedded

• Traditional fabrics used for clothing

• Fabrics made only from natural fibers

• Fabrics that change color in sunlight