Flax Fibre Quiz

What type of fiber is flax classified as?

• Mineral fiber

• Animal fiber

• Bast fiber

• Synthetic fiber

Which country is NOT a major producer of flax?

• France

• Belgium

• Canada

• Australia

What is the primary use of flax fiber?

• Making ropes

• Producing linen fabrics

• Creating synthetic materials

• Manufacturing paper

What is the process of removing seeds from flax called?

• Retting

• Harvesting

• Dressing

• Threshing

What is the average length of flax fiber?

• 90-125 centimeters

• 30-50 centimeters

• 10-20 centimeters

• 50-75 centimeters

Which retting method involves submerging bundles in water?

• Tank retting

• Chemical retting

• Dew retting

• Mechanical retting

What is the main advantage of chemical retting?

• Time-consuming

• Low cost

• High efficiency

• Labor intensive

What is the primary component of flax fiber?

• Hemicellulose

• Lignin

• Pectin

• Cellulose

What is the tensile strength of flax fiber?

• 1-2 gm/denier

• 10-12 gm/denier

• 6.5-8 gm/denier

• 3-5 gm/denier

Which of the following is a disadvantage of chemical retting?

• Low efficiency

• High processing cost

• Labor intensive

• Time-consuming