Fabric Care (2.02) Key Terms List

What is alteration in fabric care?

• A process of changing the size or style of a garment

• A method of cleaning fabric

• A technique for dyeing fabric

• A way to store fabric

The use of bleach in fabric care is:

• To add fragrance to fabrics

• To remove stains and whiten fabrics

• To soften fabrics

• To dye fabrics

What does bleeding colors mean in fabric care?

• It refers to the fading of colors in fabric.

• It refers to the transfer of color from one fabric to another when wet.

• It refers to the fabric becoming stiff after washing.

• It refers to the fabric shrinking after washing.

A Care Label in fabric care is:

• a label that provides washing instructions

• a brand tag on clothing

• a price tag on fabric

• a decorative label on garments

Chlorine Bleach is used for ______ in fabric care.

• whitening and disinfecting fabrics

• softening fabrics

• dyeing fabrics

• removing static from fabrics

What does colorfast mean in fabric care?

• It means the fabric will not fade or bleed color.

• It means the fabric is waterproof.

• It means the fabric is wrinkle-free.

• It means the fabric is fire-resistant.

The significance of Country of Origin in fabric care is:

• It determines the quality of the fabric.

• It affects the washing instructions.

• It influences the price of the fabric.

• It has no significance.

Detergents are used for ______ in fabric care.

• cleaning

• coloring

• drying

• ironing

What is dry cleaning in fabric care?

• A method of cleaning clothes using water

• A method of cleaning clothes using a chemical solvent

• A method of drying clothes in the sun

• A method of ironing clothes

What is Enzyme presoak in fabric care?

• A type of detergent

• A fabric softener

• A stain remover

• A bleaching agent