Fabric Identification

What are natural fibers?

• Materials produced by plants, animals, or geological processes that can be spun into filaments, threads, or ropes.

• Glass fibers produced from sand

• Metals extracted from ores

• Synthetic fibers made from plastic

Give an example of a synthetic fiber.

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Acrylic

• Polyester

What are blended fabrics?

• Blended fabrics are fabrics made from synthetic fibers only

• Blended fabrics are fabrics made from two or more different types of fibers mixed together.

• Blended fabrics are fabrics made from a single type of fiber

• Blended fabrics are fabrics made from recycled materials only

How can you identify cotton fabric?

• Perform a burn test and observe the characteristics of the fabric.

• Check the fabric's color under UV light

• Taste the fabric to determine its composition

• Listen to the fabric for a specific sound

What characteristics does polyester fabric have?

• Durable, wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, resistant to shrinking and stretching

• Lightweight, stretchy, delicate

• Easily torn, slow-drying, prone to shrinking

• Soft, breathable, heavy

How can you identify wool fabric?

• Smell the fabric

• Ask the fabric store employee

• Perform a burn test

• Check the fabric color

Which natural fiber comes from the flax plant?

• Silk

• Linen

• Wool

• Cotton

What is the most common synthetic fiber?

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Acrylic

• Polyester

What is the process of blending different fibers to create a fabric called?

• Thread mixing

• Fabric fusion

• Textile blending

• Material merging

What is a common characteristic of cotton fabric?

• Rough and stiff

• Waterproof and durable

• Thin and insulating

• Soft and breathable