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Fibers

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a natural fiber?

a)

Linen

b)

Bamboo

c)

Wool

d)

Nylon

2.

Which of the following is made from an animal?

a)

Cotton

b)

Bamboo

c)

Angora

d)

Silk

3.

Which of the following fibers is considered to be very eco-friendly?

a)

Bamboo

b)

Polyester

c)

Rayon

d)

Acrylic

4.

What fiber was created as an alternative to wool?

a)

Acrylic

b)

Acetate

c)

Nylon

d)

Lyocell

5.

Nylon was created as an alternative to which natural fiber?

a)

Silk

b)

Acetate

c)

Acrylic

d)

Wool

6.

Which of the following is a manufactured fiber?

a)

Acetate

b)

Mohair

c)

Linen

d)

Cotton

7.

If you wanted to stay warm in the winter, which fiber should you choose?

a)

Wool

b)

Silk

c)

Cotton

d)

Rayon

8.

Which fiber has a history of mistreating its animals?

a)

Angora

b)

Wool

c)

Mohair

d)

Cashmere

9.

Which of the following is considered a luxury fiber, is expensive, and found in sweaters, hats, and scarves?

a)

Cashmere

b)

Acetate

c)

Linen

d)

Rayon

10.

Which fiber is NOT made from a goat or sheep?

a)

Angora

b)

Wool

c)

Mohair

d)

Cashmere

11.

If you wanted to stay cool in hot temperatures, which fiber should you choose?

a)

Linen

b)

Acrylic

c)

Wool

d)

Mohair

12.

Inexpensive prom dresses and wedding dresses that are shiny are usually made of this:

a)

Acetate

b)

Silk

c)

Rayon

d)

Spandex

13.

This fiber is super stretchy and great to work out in, but it does not absorb moisture, so you stay wet in it.

a)

Spandex

b)

Acrylic

c)

Cotton

d)

Acetate

14.

This fiber is easy to care for, it doesn't wrinkle easily, and is very inexpensive. However, it doesn't break down in a landfill.

a)

Polyester

b)

Lyocell

c)

Bamboo

d)

Cotton

15.

If you were a backpacker, you would buy clothes, tents, and hammocks made from this fiber because it is lightweight, packs down small, and is water resistant.

a)

Nylon

b)

Spandex

c)

Rayon

d)

Acrylic

16.

This new fiber is made with renewable sources so it doesn't pollute badly. It can look like lots of other fibers. It is a manufactured fiber.

a)

Bamboo

b)

Cotton

c)

Lyocell

d)

Silk

17.

This manufactured fiber drapes well and is often found is dresses and skirts that are flouncy and flowy.

a)

Rayon

b)

Acetate

c)

Agora

d)

Mohair

18.

This is a fiber made from a goat that has curly hair. It is less expensive than cashmere but is still softer than regular wool.

a)

Mohair

b)

Angora

c)

Silk

d)

Cotton

19.

This natural fiber often shrinks after its first wash. After that, it can easily be washed in the machine. It absorbs moisture well.

a)

Wool

b)

Cotton

c)

Bamboo

d)

Cashmere

20.

This fiber is considered the world's oldest fiber.

a)

Linen

b)

Cotton

c)

Silk

d)

Rayon

21.

This natural fiber is great at regulating your temperature so it keeps you warm but not too warm. It is soft to the touch.

a)

Bamboo

b)

Wool

c)

Linen

d)

Cashmere

22.

This natural fiber is very smooth to the touch. It is recommended to use on pillows to protect hair and skin.

a)

Silk

b)

Acetate

c)

Acrylic

d)

Linen