Textiles: Weaving and knitting

What are textiles made from?

• Plastics

• Metals

• Wood

• Fibres

Which type of fabric does not stretch unless made with elastane fibres?

• Knitted fabrics

• Bonded fabrics

• Woven fabrics

• Laminated fabrics

What is the machine called that is used to produce woven fabrics?

• Sewing machine

• Knitting machine

• Loom

• Spinning wheel

Which weave creates a diagonal pattern and is used for jeans and work overalls?

• Satin weave

• Plain weave

• Herringbone weave

• Twill weave

What is the term for the edge of a woven fabric that doesn’t fray?

• Fringe

• Selvedge

• Hem

• Border

Which type of weave produces a smooth shiny appearance?

• Satin weave

• Plain weave

• Twill weave

• Herringbone weave

What is a common example of a pile weave fabric?

• Velvet

• Cotton

• Denim

• Linen

Which type of knitted fabric is produced using an industrial machine?

• Plain knit

• Pile knit

• Weft knit

• Warp knit

What is the characteristic of weft knit fabrics?

• They are firm and lie flat

• They are used for net curtains

• They fray and can ladder

• They do not stretch

Which type of weave is commonly used to produce bed linen and school shirts?

• Satin weave

• Herringbone weave

• Twill weave

• Plain weave