Fibers, Fabrics, & Finishes Key Terms Review

What is abrasion resistance?

• The ability of a material to withstand wear from friction

• The capacity of a material to absorb moisture

• The resistance of a material to chemical reactions

• The ability of a material to conduct electricity

Absorbency is the ability of a material to:

• Repel water

• Absorb water

• Conduct electricity

• Reflect light

Bias in the context of fabric refers to:

• The direction of the weave

• The color of the fabric

• The type of material used

• The pattern printed on the fabric

What are courses in knitting?

• Beginner Knitting Course

• Advanced Knitting Techniques

• Knitting for Experts

• All of the above

Double knit is a type of fabric known for its:

• Lightweight texture

• Heavyweight texture

• Stretchability

• Sheerness

Durability in textiles refers to:

• the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage

• the colorfastness of the fabric

• the softness of the fabric

• the elasticity of the fabric

Elasticity in fibers refers to the ability of the fibers to:

• Stretch and return to their original shape

• Absorb moisture

• Resist fire

• Conduct electricity

What is grain in fabric?

• The direction of the yarns in a fabric

• The color pattern in a fabric

• The texture of a fabric

• The weight of a fabric

What is hand in textiles?

• The feel of the fabric

• The color of the fabric

• The pattern on the fabric

• The size of the fabric

Knitting is a method of creating fabric by...

• interlocking loops of yarn or thread

• sewing pieces of fabric together

• weaving threads over and under each other

• gluing pieces of fabric