Fiber & Fabric

What are the two types of natural fibers?

• Synthetic fibers and mineral fibers

• Animal fibers and mineral fibers

• Vegetable fibers and synthetic fibers

• Plant fibers and animal fibers

Explain the process of spinning yarn.

• Spinning yarn involves baking the fibers in an oven

• The process of spinning yarn includes painting the fibers with different colors

• The process of spinning yarn involves carding or combing fibers, drafting them, and then twisting them together to create a continuous strand.

• Spinning yarn is done by simply cutting the fibers into small pieces

Name three different types of fabrics.

• Wool

• Nylon

• Cotton, Silk, Polyester

• Denim

What are the properties of synthetic fibers?

• Durable, strong, resistant to wrinkles and shrinking, quick-drying, easy to care for

• Slow-drying, difficult to care for

• Weak, easily damaged

• Soft, delicate, prone to wrinkles and shrinking

Differentiate between weaving and knitting techniques.

• Weaving involves using a single yarn, while knitting uses multiple yarns.

• Weaving and knitting both use the same tools and equipment.

• The end products of weaving and knitting are identical.

• The main difference between weaving and knitting techniques is the method of creating the fabric: weaving uses interlacing yarns at right angles, while knitting uses interlocking loops of yarn.

Which natural fiber comes from the flax plant?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wool

• Linen

What is the most common animal fiber used in textiles?

• Goat hair

• Silk fiber

• Sheep wool

• Cotton fiber

What is the main difference between natural and synthetic fibers?

• Durability

• Price

• Origin

• Color

Name a fabric that is known for its softness and breathability.

• Cotton

• Silk

• Polyester

• Nylon

What is the purpose of dyeing fabrics?

• To increase fabric durability

• To make fabrics waterproof

• To add color to fabrics

• To reduce fabric shrinkage