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WorksheetsDesign & Technology Textile Based Materials
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is a synthetic fibre?
Cotton
Wool
Polyester
Silk
What is the name of the yarn that runs across the fabric, right to left, left to right?
Warp
Weft
Bias
Selvedge
What are the 3 types of fabric construction?
Woven, knitted, non-woven.
Woven, knitted, satin.
Woven, non-woven, spun
Woven, knitted, denim
How is a knitted fabric constructed?
Interlocking loops of yarn
Web of fibres.
Interlacing two sets of yarn at 90 degree angles to each other.
Needle punching fibres together.
Which of these statements is true?
Cotton fibres are very flammable.
Polyester is an absorbent fibre.
Polyester fibres are very elastic.
Wool fibres come from a plant.
Which of the following fibres is thermoplastic?
Cotton
Polyester
Wool
Silk
Which of the following is NOT a type of weave
Plain
Satin
Twill
Weft
This fibre's properties include being: strong, absorbent, soft, easy to dye, creases easily, flammable, can shrink.
Wool
Silk
Elastane
Cotton
Polyamide
Which is NOT correct about weft knitted fabrics.
Made by hand or machine.
Is stretchy and flexible.
Is warm.
It will not unravel easily.
Can lose its shape easily.
Which of the following is NOT a surface treatment or finish.
Dyeing
Weaving
Batik
Printing
Which is the best type of manufacturing method used for seasonal, fashion clothing?
One off manufacture
Batch production
Mass Production
Prototype
A separate manufacturing line that makes small sections of a product, for example collars, ready to add to the product being made is called:
One-off manufacture
Just in Time (JIT)
Sub-assembly
Lean Manufacturing.
Which of these statements is true?
Bonded fabrics are made from webs of fibres
The selvedge of a woven fabric runs parallel to the weft yarns.
Warp knitted fabrics are very stretchy.
Weft knitted fabrics will not ladder if a loop[ is broken.
Which of the following finishes would use microencapsulation?
Crease resistant
Flame retardant
Insect repellent
Water repellent
Which statement is NOT true about Fair Trade?
People gain a fair price for their goods and are protected from exploitation.
Fair Trade is a trading partnership.
Fair Trade works towards better working conditions for farmers and workers who produce goods.
Fair Trade supports developing communities and helps to protect the environment in which they live and work.
Fair Trade products tend to be cheaper than other products.
William Morris is best known for:
The little black dress
Designing highly decorative wallpaper and furnishings inspired by nature.
Designing the mini skirt in the 1960s
Designing punk outfits,frilly 'pirate' shirts, the 'mini crini' and tweed suits
Who is this designer who is famous for the jacket and the little black dress?
Mary Quant
Vivienne Westwood
Coco Chanel
Alexander McQueen
Which designer is famous for pushing the boundaries in fashion and creating theatrical shows?
Ettore Sotsass
Zara
Memphis
Alexander McQueen
Which of the following best describes anthropometric data?
Data consisting of a collection of human measurements placed in tables.
Data that comes from a mixture of first-hand and second-hand sources.
Data that is freely available and obtained from other parties.
Data that is obtained through first-hand investigation or research.
A pair of scissors is an example of which class of lever?
Second order lever
Third order Lever
First order lever
Mechanical system.
