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Year 8 Textiles Technology

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Complete the sentence. A textile fibre

a)

is another name for fabric

b)

is a hair like strand from which all fabric are made

c)

is another name for thread

d)

is used to make thread and only comes from natural sources

2.

Textiles fibres can be split into TWO main categories these are

a)

Natural and recycled

b)

Plants and animals

c)

Synthetic and regenerated

d)

Natural and manufactured

3.

Cotton, linen, silk and wool are examples of

a)

Synthetic fibres

b)

Natural fibres

c)

Animal fibres

d)

Cheap fabrics

4.

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon and acrylic are made from

a)

Wood pulp

b)

Coal and oil

c)

Petroleum

d)

Plants and animals

5.

Smart materials are...

a)

A material that can change its properties in reaction to heat, water or sunlight.

b)

A material that can change its properties in response to a stimulus.

c)

A material that can change its properties constantly.

d)

A material that can change its properties when hit with an impact.

6.

A modern material is

a)

a material that has been engineered to have improved properties for high performance

b)

a material that can change its properties in response to its environment or a stimuli

c)

a material that is made from regenerated fibres

d)

a material that uses a blend of manufactured and natural fibres

7.

I am a smart material that is easily bent when cool but jump back into shape when heated above a certain temperature eg. nitinol

a)

Shape memory Alloys

b)

Nano Materials

c)

D30

d)

Thermochromic materials

8.

Name a smart material that can can change colour when exposed to sunlight or UV rays.

a)

Photochromic inks

b)

Thermochromic inks

c)

D30

d)

Phosphorescent materials.

9.

A use common use for Hydrochromic ink would be...

a)

A t-shirt

b)

A phone case

c)

An umbrella

d)

A paper clip

10.

Thermochromic ink on a baby feeding spoon would be useful because...

a)

It would show if the food was to hot by changing colour

b)

It would show if the food was to cold by changing colour

c)

It would show if the food was to watery by changing colour

d)

It would show if the food was to hot by showing the exact temperature

11.

The particles in D30...

a)

Are a solid when heated

b)

Are a liquid when heated

c)

Lock together on impact

d)

Change back to their original shape when heated

12.

A common use for D30 is ...

a)

A coffee cup

b)

A swimming costume

c)

Cycling shorts

d)

Body armour

13.

A phosphorescent material

a)

can change in response to temperature

b)

Is the same fluorescent materials

c)

is useful for a baby's sleep suit

d)

can glow in the dark

14.

Which fact is NOT true about thermochromic ink

a)

it is a type of dye that can change colour when temperatures increase or decrease

b)

some thermochromic inks can turn transparent when heat is applied and turn opaque again as the product cools

c)

thermochromic ink reacts to moisture by changing colour

d)

thermochromic ink is commonly used in mood rings and thermometers

15.

Smart materials could be added to a cyclists helmet for safety. Which smart material would NOT be useful as a safety feature?

a)

Phosphorescent materials

b)

D30

c)

Hydrochromic ink

16.

Which smart material is commonly used in the dental and medical industry?

a)

D30

b)

Shape memory alloy

c)

Hydrochromic ink

d)

Photochromic ink

17.

Taking inspiration from the natural forms, structures, materials and systems used in nature to solve design problems is called

a)

Bio-inspiration

b)

Natural mimicry

c)

Biomimicry

d)

Copying nature

18.

Haute couture is

a)

a catwalk designers ready-to-wear collection

b)

a collection that has been design for high street stores

c)

only for celebrities

d)

high end fashion that has been constructed by hand often using time consuming techniques

19.

Which is true about designer Iris Van Herpen

a)

She used a colour palette of black, white and grey.

b)

She is a pioneer of using 3D printing in fashion

c)

She is inspired by society's outcasts

d)

She only works with man-made (manufactured) materials

20.

Which is not true about designer Gareth Pugh

a)

He gets inspiration from water to create delicate patterns on his garments.

b)

He has experimented with inflatable clothing

c)

He draws inspiration from society's outcasts

d)

His garments are bold in style and are mainly black, white and grey

21.

Which is true about both Iris Van Herpen and Gareth Pugh

a)

They have both taken inspiration from water in their latest collection

b)

They both work with unconventional materials to create futuristic catwalk fashion.

c)

They are both British fashion designers.

d)

They both use only natural fibres to create their designs.

22.

Predicting the upcoming styles for the catwalk and high street's new season is the role of a

a)

Trend forecaster

b)

Trend predictor

c)

Stylist

d)

Fashion designer

23.

Name this stitch

a)

blanket stitch

b)

back stitch

c)

straight stitch

d)

running stitch

24.

A stitch commonly used for reinforcing the edge of fabric

a)

blanket stitch

b)

cross stitch

c)

edge stitch

d)

satin stitch

25.

A stitch used from creating a continuous line that its useful for lettering and outlining shapes

a)

straight stitch

b)

back stitch

c)

blanket stitch

d)

running stitch

26.

Select the INCORRECT answer. In industry creating a template is useful to

a)

cut out multiple identical designs

b)

improve accuracy when cutting a material

c)

test sizing and measurements before producing a product to reduce mistakes and therefore reduce waste material

d)

make a small scale model of a final product to help visualize how it will look

27.

On a sewing machine the hand wheel is used

a)

To select the pattern of the stitch

b)

To select the length of the stitch

c)

To move the needle up and down slowly

d)

To reverse the direction of stitching

28.

On a sewing machine you control the speed of sewing with

a)

the presser foot

b)

the foot pedal

c)

the feed dog

d)

the take up lever

29.

Select the INCORRECT answer. When beginning to sew on a sewing machine...

a)

you must make sure the presser foot is down

b)

you must make sure the top thread is around the take up lever

c)

you must listen to instructions, avoid distractions and control your speed.

d)

you must work quickly to make sure you peer has time for their turn

30.

One method of creating an identical repeating pattern on fabric would be

a)

block printing

b)

fabric painting

c)

hand embroidery

d)

applique