Characteristics of Fabric

Which method is NOT a way that manufacturers can improve a fabric's appearance, performance, feel, and durability?

• designs

• installation

• dyes

• finishes

True or False: A good-quality fabric at a high price may be more economical than a low-quality fabric at a low price.

• True

• False

Comfort is a psychological choice which can vary from person to person. Which of these is a psychological factor when considering fabric comfort?

• visually or physically appealing (beauty and softness, for example)

• fabric construction method

• fabric finishing method

Finishes improve the appearance, texture, and performance of fabrics. Which of these is NOT a finishing method?

• antibacterial

• stain resistance

• clothing

• waterproof

What is the capacity of fabrics to be long lasting under normal conditions? Meaning, what does it mean when a fabric is made to last a long time?

• durability

• finishing

• cost

• appearance

In textile manufacturing what is another word for fabric construction method?

• fiber content

• yarn

• swatch

• fabrication

What is the term commonly used for a fabric swatch which interior designers request from vendors to evaluate the fabric for appearance and feel?

• yarn

• fiber

• memo

Dyes give color to fabrics. Which of these is NOT a method for dying fibers, yarns, or fabrics?

• stock dying

• hair dying

• yarn dying

• solution dying

Which types of fabric designs occur by varying the yarns while weaving or knitting?

• Structural Designs

• Applied Designs

Which types of fabric designs are printed onto the surface of the fabric and are distinctly visible on only one side of the fabric?

• Structural Designs

• Applied Designs