Textile Fibres and Fabrics Quiz

What are the two main categories of textile fibres?

• Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable

• Natural and Synthetic

• Organic and Inorganic

• Renewable and Non-renewable

Answer explanation

The two main categories of textile fibres are Natural and Synthetic, which differentiate between fibers derived from natural sources and those that are man-made.

Which natural fibre is made from the cocoon of the silkworm?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Wool

• Acrylic

Answer explanation

Silk is the natural fibre made from the cocoon of the silkworm, making it the correct choice.

What is a key physical property of polyester?

• Can be woven or knitted

• Soft and shiny

• Smooth and stretchy

• Randomly matted fibres

Answer explanation

Polyester is a synthetic fiber that can be woven or knitted, making it a key physical property of this material.

Which synthetic fibre is known for being hardwearing and used in sports equipment?

• Acrylic

• Elastane

• Nylon (Polyamide)

• Polyester

Answer explanation

Nylon (Polyamide) is known for being hardwearing and commonly used in sports equipment.

What is a working property of wool?

• Takes dye well, warm and crease-resistant

• Soft and shiny, drapes well

• Strong and versatile, holds colour

• Hardwearing, quick drying

Answer explanation

Wool takes dye well, is warm, and crease-resistant, making it a working property of wool.

What is a characteristic of non-woven bonded fabrics?

• Made of polyester fibres and cotton fibres

• Can be warp knitted or weft knitted

• Fibres are visible and random, often has small holes on the surface

• Threads are woven in a simple under one, over one

Answer explanation

Fibres are visible and random, often has small holes on the surface

Which blended fibre is made of polyester and cotton fibres?

• Elastane

• Acrylic

• Polyamide

• Polycotton

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Polycotton' because it is a blended fibre made of polyester and cotton fibres.

What is a working property of plain weave fabrics?

• Formed with moisture, heat and pressure

• Simple and cheap, strong and available in different thicknesses

• Does not fray as it has no grain

• Warm, stretchy and strong

Answer explanation

Plain weave fabrics are simple, cheap, strong, and available in different thicknesses, making them a working property of such fabrics.

What is a physical property of acrylic?

• Can be woven or knitted

• Made from the cocoon of the silkworm

• Appears similar to wool, lightweight, soft and warm

• Smooth and stretchy

Answer explanation

The correct physical property of acrylic is that it appears similar to wool, lightweight, soft, and warm.

Which knitted fabric property makes it suitable for clothing and sportswear?

• Can be warp knitted or weft knitted

• Fibres are visible and random

• Warm, stretchy and strong

• Randomly matted fibres

Answer explanation

Warm, stretchy and strong properties of knitted fabric make it suitable for clothing and sportswear.