Textiles Materials

Which of the following are NATURAL fibres?

• Cotton

• Polyester

• Nylon

• Silk

Which of the following are SYNTHETIC fibres?

• Polyester

• Elastane

• Wool

• Rayon

What is a yarn?

• Yarns are threads that are woven or knitted in to fabrics

• Yarns are lots of fibres bonded together to make felt

• Yarns are used to make stuffing for cushions

Is a staple fibre....

• A long, smooth fibre

• A short fibre

Is a filament fibre...

• A long, smooth fibre

• A short fibre

Which of the following are properties of knitted fabrics?

• Stretchy in all directions

• Stretchy on the bias

• Insulators

• Stiff

Which of the following are types of woven fabrics?

• Weft

• Plain

• Twill

• Warp

What is the origin of synthetic fibres?

• The ground

• Finite resources (coal, oil)

• Non-finite resources (solar, wind)

Which of the following are uses of Kevlar fibres?

• Conductive fibres

• Colour changing mugs

• Bulletproof Vests

• Jumpers

Which of the following statements are TRUE about conductive fibres?

• They conduct heat

• They conduct electricity

• They contain tiny droplets of chemicals

• They can be used to make touchscreen gloves