Gr12 Baseline Fibres

Indicate the fiber that will be the most resistant to heat and can be ironed at a high temperature.

• Viscose

• Acetate

• Polyester

• Linen

If someone with a pear-shaped body wants to balance their proportions, which clothing style should they choose?

• Dark-colored tops and bold, patterned bottoms

• Light-colored tops with wide necklines and simple, dark bottoms

• Tight-fitting clothing in bold patterns all over

• Boxy silhouettes that hide the body

Identify the design element.

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Form

This is NOT a characteristic of leather:

• Has natural imperfections

• Durable

• Breathable
• Flammable

Cotton is the material most used for kitchen cloths, because it…

• is absorbent and durable
• is synthetic and non-durable
• is waterproof and non-absorbent
• is lightweight and cheap

The group of people, of the same age, whose norms, and standards you follow to choose clothes:

• status group

• fashion trend
• personal style
• peer group

Why might a designer recommend matte fabrics for daywear?

• They create a softer, more casual look

• They are more formal than shiny textures

• Matte fabrics are more expensive than glossy fabrics.
• Matte fabrics are only suitable for evening wear.

The following factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a fabric:

• Cost, color, texture, weight
• Brand reputation, availability, price, stretch
• Environmental impact, origin, thread count, pattern
• Price, environmental concern, fashion, fibre properties

Bamboo fiber is antimicrobial, which means it…

• promotes the growth of bacteria
• increases the spread of germs
• is ineffective against viruses
• inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms

Fibers break and forms balls on surface of fabric 

• Pilling
• Staining
• Fading
• Fraying