Textile Review

Which fiber is described as having a chemical source, good shape retention, retains oily stains, and blends well with other fibers?

• Wool

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Cotton

Which fiber is wrinkle resistant, insulating (warm), fire resistant, and shrinks when laundered incorrectly?

• Rayon

• Wool

• Spandex

• Bamboo

Which fiber is a strong chemical source, water repellant, abrasion resistant, frays easily, and cannot be recycled?

• Nylon

• Silk

• Polyester

• Linen

Which fiber shrinks, is soft, drapes well, but does not retain its shape?

• Bamboo

• Rayon

• Cotton

• Spandex

Which fiber is wrinkly, comfortable and absorbent, and stronger wet than dry?

• Linen

• Wool

• Cotton

• Silk

Which fiber is a chemical source that adds stretch when blended, is resistant to sand, sunlight, sea but is damaged by heat?

• Spandex

• Polyester

• Rayon

• Bamboo

Which plant source fiber (flax) is absorbent, has natural luster, but wrinkles and frays?

• Linen

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wool

Which animal source fiber (cocoon) is absorbent, has natural luster, is strong and resilient but degrades and yellows from age and sunlight?

• Nylon

• Silk

• Polyester

• Bamboo

Which cellulose source fiber is soft, absorbent, renewable, but wrinkles and takes longer to dry?

• Bamboo

• Rayon

• Cotton

• Spandex

Cotton is a ____ fiber.

• NATURAL

• MANUFACTURED