Forensic Sci.: Fiber Evidence Review

The lengthwise, parallel yarn in a weave pattern is called the...

• Warp
• Weft
• Yarn
• Filament

A continuous strand of fibers that have been spun together is a...

• Fiber
• Fabric
• Yarn
• Thread

Long strings that make up synthetic fibers are called...

• Monomers
• Macromolecules
• Polymers
• Threads

The first man-made fiber, also the most common synthetic fiber is...

• Rayon
• Acetate
• Polyester
• Acrylic

This weave pattern results in shiny fabric with little friction...

• Twill
• Plain
• Satin
• Basket

In a burn test, these fibers will often shrink back away from the flame.

• Synthetic
• Natural

Hair can be collected from an animal to make textile fibers in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

• Shed

• Brushed

• Vacuumed

• Clipped

Fibers are considered what kind of evidence? 

• Individual
• Class
• Direct
• Indirect

Which of the following are NOT considered mineral fibers?

• Rayon
• Fiberglass
• All of the above are mineral fibers
• Asbestos

A disadvantage of manufactured fibers is that they can deteriorate in bright sunlight and melt at a lower temperature than natural fibers.

• True

• False