Textile Knowledge Quiz

What is a textile?

• A rigid sheet used in construction

• A flexible material made from a network of natural or artificial fibers

• A food packaging material

• A type of jewelry

Which of the following is a natural fiber?

• Nylon

• Acrylic

• Cotton

• Polyester

What are the two main types of fibers?

• Heavy and light

• Dry and moist

• Natural and Man-made

• Thick and thin

What is yarn used for?

• As a cleaning tool

• As raw material for weaving

• As a food ingredient

• As a decoration on books

Which fiber becomes stronger when wet?

• Viscose rayon

• Acetate rayon

• Cotton

• Polyester

During a burning test, what smell does wool produce?

• Burning plastic

• Burning paper

• Burnt hair or feathers

• Vinegar

What kind of ash does linen leave when burnt?

• Black crisp balls

• Greyish ash

• Feathery white ash

• Colored beads

What does cotton look like under a microscope?

• Like bamboo

• Like glass rods

• Like coiled springs

• Like twisted ribbon and flat

What does silk resemble under a microscope?

• Glass rods

• Bamboo sticks

• Flat paper

• Striped tape

Which fiber loses strength when wet?

• Linen

• Cotton

• Viscose rayon

• Nylon