IB DP DT 4.2 Textiles

Fibres for textiles can be grouped as ...

• Natural and oil-based

• Plant and animal based

• Natural and synthetic

• Synthetic and denatured

Linen comes from an animal.

• True

• False

Wool has high resistance to fire.

• True

• False

Wool is stronger than cotton or silk.

• True

• False

Animal welfare is a priority for companies when generating silk.

• True

• False

Cotton is has the following features...

• Water repellent, durable, good drape, soft.

• Absorbent, weak, soft handle, good lustre

• Easy to iron, durable, warm to wear.

• Creases easily, good drape, dries slowly.

Which natural fibre is the most elastic?

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton

• Linen

Nylon, polyester and lycra are synthetic fibres used in textiles.

• True

• False

Nylon has more elasticity than Lycra.

• True

• False

Which of the following are characteristics of Polyester

• warmth, non-absorbent, soft handle

• good drape, creases easily, non-absorbent

• easy care, non-absorbent, crease resistant

• can be recycled, low warmth, creases easily