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Design & Technology Textile Based Materials

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a synthetic fibre?

a)

Cotton

b)

Wool

c)

Polyester

d)

Silk

2.

What is the name of the yarn that runs across the fabric, right to left, left to right?

a)

Warp

b)

Weft

c)

Bias

d)

Selvedge

3.

What are the 3 types of fabric construction?

a)

Woven, knitted, non-woven.

b)

Woven, knitted, satin.

c)

Woven, non-woven, spun

d)

Woven, knitted, denim

4.

How is a knitted fabric constructed?

a)

Interlocking loops of yarn

b)

Web of fibres.

c)

Interlacing two sets of yarn at 90 degree angles to each other.

d)

Needle punching fibres together.

5.

Which of these statements is true?

a)

Cotton fibres are very flammable.

b)

Polyester is an absorbent fibre.

c)

Polyester fibres are very elastic.

d)

Wool fibres come from a plant.

6.

Which of the following fibres is thermoplastic?

a)

Cotton

b)

Polyester

c)

Wool

d)

Silk

7.

Which of the following is NOT a type of weave

a)

Plain

b)

Satin

c)

Twill

d)

Weft

8.

This fibre's properties include being: strong, absorbent, soft, easy to dye, creases easily, flammable, can shrink.

a)

Wool

b)

Silk

c)

Elastane

d)

Cotton

e)

Polyamide

9.

Which is NOT correct about weft knitted fabrics.

a)

Made by hand or machine.

b)

Is stretchy and flexible.

c)

Is warm.

d)

It will not unravel easily.

e)

Can lose its shape easily.

10.

Which of the following is NOT a surface treatment or finish.

a)

Dyeing

b)

Weaving

c)

Batik

d)

Printing

11.

Which is the best type of manufacturing method used for seasonal, fashion clothing?

a)

One off manufacture

b)

Batch production

c)

Mass Production

d)

Prototype

12.

A separate manufacturing line that makes small sections of a product, for example collars, ready to add to the product being made is called:

a)

One-off manufacture

b)

Just in Time (JIT)

c)

Sub-assembly

d)

Lean Manufacturing.

13.

Which of these statements is true?

a)

Bonded fabrics are made from webs of fibres

b)

The selvedge of a woven fabric runs parallel to the weft yarns.

c)

Warp knitted fabrics are very stretchy.

d)

Weft knitted fabrics will not ladder if a loop[ is broken.

14.

Which of the following finishes would use microencapsulation?

a)

Crease resistant

b)

Flame retardant

c)

Insect repellent

d)

Water repellent

15.

Which statement is NOT true about Fair Trade?

a)

People gain a fair price for their goods and are protected from exploitation.

b)

Fair Trade is a trading partnership.

c)

Fair Trade works towards better working conditions for farmers and workers who produce goods.

d)

Fair Trade supports developing communities and helps to protect the environment in which they live and work.

e)

Fair Trade products tend to be cheaper than other products.

16.

William Morris is best known for:

a)

The little black dress

b)

Designing highly decorative wallpaper and furnishings inspired by nature.

c)

Designing the mini skirt in the 1960s

d)

Designing punk outfits,frilly 'pirate' shirts, the 'mini crini' and tweed suits

17.

Who is this designer who is famous for the jacket and the little black dress?

a)

Mary Quant

b)

Vivienne Westwood

c)

Coco Chanel

d)

Alexander McQueen

18.

Which designer is famous for pushing the boundaries in fashion and creating theatrical shows?

a)

Ettore Sotsass

b)

Zara

c)

Memphis

d)

Alexander McQueen

19.

Which of the following best describes anthropometric data?

a)

Data consisting of a collection of human measurements placed in tables.

b)

Data that comes from a mixture of first-hand and second-hand sources.

c)

Data that is freely available and obtained from other parties.

d)

Data that is obtained through first-hand investigation or research.

20.

A pair of scissors is an example of which class of lever?

a)

Second order lever

b)

Third order Lever

c)

First order lever

d)

Mechanical system.