Natural and Manufactured Fibers Properties

Open Ended

What are some reasons why understanding the properties and uses of both natural and manufactured fibers is important in the textile industry?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key characteristic of natural fibers?

• They are derived from plants or animals.

• They are always stronger than manufactured fibers.

• They are made entirely in laboratories.

• They cannot be dyed.

Multiple Choice

Which environmental concern is specifically associated with conventional cotton production?

• Methane emissions

• Pesticide and fertilizer use

• Flame resistance

• Elasticity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a property of cotton?

• Absorbent

• Flame resistant

• Elastic

• Wicking

Multiple Select

Which of the following are products commonly made from cotton?

• Towels

• T-shirts

• Suits

• Bed sheets

Multiple Select

Which of the following are properties of wool?

• Absorbent and wicking

• Flame resistant

• Good resiliency

• Poor resiliency

Fill in the Blanks

Wool is a natural fiber that is primarily composed of

protein.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a property of rayon?

• Absorbent

• Durable

• Soft drape

• Weak when wet

Multiple Select

Which of the following are positive benefits of Lyocell/TENCEL™?

• Biodegradable

• Highly polluting

• Made from sustainable wood and waste

• Less toxic chemicals compared to viscose

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a concern associated with polyester?

• Biodegradable

• High energy use

• Low emissions

• Highly polluting and degrades into microplastics

Fill in the Blanks

Polyester is made from

-based, fossil fuels.

Open Ended

What are some common products made from rayon and polyester?

Fill in the Blanks

Spandex is considered a

fiber because it is not made from cellulose.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a property of spandex?

• Excellent stretchability and recovery

• Biodegradable

• Natural shine

• Antimicrobial

Multiple Select

Which of the following products commonly use spandex?

• T-shirts

• Leggings

• Bags

• Jeans

Multiple Choice

Which sustainable fiber is known for being lightweight, biodegradable, and having a leather-like texture?

• Recycled Polyester

• Banana Fiber

• Pineapple Fiber

• Hemp Fiber

Open Ended

Why might manufacturers choose to blend more than one fiber in a textile product?

Multiple Choice

A pair of leggings is made from 68% nylon and 32% spandex. What characteristic does spandex most likely add to the leggings?

• Increased warmth

• Stretchability

• Water resistance

• Natural shine

Open Ended

Why might the high neck design of the Duckworth Powder High Neck sweater be beneficial for outdoor activities?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following materials is NOT part of the composition of the Duckworth Powder High Neck sweater?

• Montana Merino Wool

• American Polyester

• Acrylic

• Rayon

Fill in the Blanks

The label on the blue garment says it is made in

.

Multiple Select

Select all the fibers mentioned in the clothing labels and sweater description that are synthetic.

• Rayon

• Spandex

• Acrylic

• Montana Merino Wool

Multiple Choice

Based on the clothing labels shown, which care instructions should be followed for the blue garment?

• Machine wash and tumble dry

• Hand wash and hang or line dry

• Dry clean only

• Wash with bleach

Multiple Choice

What is one property that distinguishes natural fibers from manufactured fibers?

• Natural fibers are biodegradable, while most manufactured fibers are not.

• Manufactured fibers are always stronger than natural fibers.

• Natural fibers are always synthetic.

• Manufactured fibers are always more expensive than natural fibers.

Open Ended

After learning about natural and manufactured fiber properties and uses, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Open Ended

Why is it important to include sources and references in a presentation about textiles and fashion?