Yarn Construction Quiz

A Yarn is a ___________________ strand of fibres that is spun or twisted together.

• continuous

• short

• long

• complex

A Spun yarn is a yarn made from short or _____________ fibres.

A ________________ yarn is a yarn made from long or filament fibres.

A yarn that DOES NOT have irregularities along its length is known as...?

• Single yarn

• Simple yarn

• Complex yarn

• Novelty Yarn

Identify which yarns below are complex/ novelty yarns (note more than one correct answer).

• Slub yarn

• Bouclé yarn

• Spiral yarn

• Sewing thread yarn

• Chenille yarn

True or False. A blended yarn keeps fibres in each yarn SEPARATE while a mixed yarn has multiple fibres in EACH yarn.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which group of fibres below will give the MOST comfort, strength and durability when combined?

• Cotton, Polyester, Spandex

• Cotton, Flax, Nylon

• Silk, Cotton, Rayon

• Acrylic, Nylon, Spandex

Which of the following groups of yarns will produce a cost effective, comfortable, stretchy with a luxurious feel fabric?

• 50% Silk, 25% Rayon, 25% Polyester

• 40% Silk, 25% Rayon, 25% Polyester, 10% Spandex

• 40% Silk, 40% Rayon, 20% Polyester

• 50% Silk, 25% Polyester, 15% Nylon, 10% Spandex

True or False. The Denier system measures the weight of fibres and the yarn count measures the lengths of fibres.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are the TWO methods of yarn construction?

• S and Z twist

• Drawing and Twisting

• Spinning and Weaving

• Spinning and Twisting