Fibers Review

Fibers are considered _______ evidence.

• Testimonial

• Individual

• Class

• Circumstantial

Fibers can be characterized based on comparisons of:

• Chemical Properties

• Class Properties

• Physical Properties

• Both Physical & Chemical Properties

Fibers are usually made up of many _______ twisted or bonded together

• Yarns

• Threads

• Weaves

• Filaments

A woven cloth material made of fibers is called a:

• Weave

• Fabric

• Yarn

• Filament

Natural fibers come from the following sources EXCEPT:

• Man-made

• Vegetables

• Animals

• Inorganic sources

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural fiber?

• Silk

• Cashmere

• Nylon

• Cotton

Which of the following is NOT an example of an artificial (synthetic) fiber?

• Wool

• Spandex

• Rayon

• Polyester

________ is a vegetable fiber that is strong, flexible, moisture absorbent, and not shape-retentive.

• Asbestos

• Spandex

• Cotton

• Wool

Protein fibers like wool and mohair usually come from:

• Vegetables

• Polyesters

• Minerals

• Animals

Examples of mineral fibers include:

• Fiberglass

• Asbestos

• Acetate

• Fiberglass & Asbestos