Fashion and Textiles

Which of the following statements is not true?

• Fabric is made of yarn.

• Polyester is a synthetic fiber.

• Silk fiber is obtained from silkworms.

• Jute is the outer covering of coconut.

The fibers which are obtained from blending natural and synthetic fibers are called

• real fibers

• mixed fibers

• joint fibers

• artificial fiber

Cotton was domesticated in

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

• All of the above.

Fibers can be found in __________.

• Sails

• Hot air balloons

• Tennis ball fuzz

• All of the above.

A temporary, passing fashion that has great appeal to many people for a short period of time.

• Trend

• Fad

• Classic

• Fashion Cycle

Why do manufacturers of textile products include care instructions on their labels?

• To meet consumer demand

• To provide public education

• To satisfy government legislation

• To aid brand identification

Bicomponent yarns are produced when two

• Different polymers are extruded together.

• Natural fibers are spun to form a yarn.

• Single yarns are twisted to form a ply yarn.

• Multifilament yarns are twisted together.

Which of the following is a good practice in washing clothes using the machine?

• Allow the detergent to settle to the bottom of the washing machine before putting the clothes

• Unload washed laundry even if the machine is still on.

• Wash heavy and light fabrics together.

• Leave the machine uncovered to allow dirty suds to overflow​.

Which of the following is true about fabric with lots of drapes?

• It flows naturally with curves of the body.

• It is only available in a lightweight fabric.

• It is a characteristic of denim used in jeans.

• It is favored in clingy evening gowns.

These are the things to manage your wardrobe except one

• Schedule time to review your closet before each season.

• When it comes to new clothes, shop for quantity not quality.

• Add custom storage to keep everything organized.

• Use smartphone apps to help you track what you have.