Forensic Fibers

Natural fibers come entirely from

• plant sources

• animal sources

• both

• neither

The smallest indivisible unit of a textile is a...

• Fiber
• Fabric
• Yarn
• Thread

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

• Monomers
• Macromolecules
• Polymers
• Threads

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A fiber made from rabbit hair is called...

• Cashmere
• Sisal
• Silk
• Angora

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

• Twill
• Plain
• Satin
• Basket

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 is NOT a natural fiber?

• Linen

• Bamboo

• Wool

• Nylon

Nylon was created as an alternative to which natural fiber?

• Silk

• Acetate

• Acrylic

• Wool

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Which of the following is considered a luxury fiber, is expensive, and found in sweaters, hats, and scarves?

• Cashmere

• Acetate

• Linen

• Rayon