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WorksheetsIB DP DT Topic 4.2e Textiles
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Fibres for making textiles can be categorised as Natural and Manufactured.
True
False
Wool is a natural fibre that has which list of properties?
Warm, absorbent, breathable
Cool, rain repellent, coarse
Soft, durable, slow drying
Warm, soft, avoids shrinkage
Cotton cool to wear, is durable, very absorbent but creases easily.
True
False
Silk is ...
a warm, synthetic fibre that is shiny and not durable
a warm, natural fibre that is durable and doesn't crease easily
a warm, synthetic fibre that is not durable and doesn't crease easily
a warm, natural fibre that is durable and water resistant
Lycra is a synthetic material. One of it's main features is it's...
ability to avoid shrinkage
ability to absorb moisture
ability to stretch and come back to it's shape
ability to change with heat
Nylon is a synthetic fibre that is know for ...
being hydrophobic
not shrinking
stretchiness
being cool to wear
Polyester is a synthetic fibre that can be used for raincoats as it is non-absorbent and dries quickly.
True
False
Fibres need to be aligned and then spun into threads to be useful. This can be done by ...
Hand spinning and Ladder spinning
Machine spinning and Fret spinning
Machine Ring Spinning and Hand Spinning
Card Spinning and Machine Spinning
Fibres are converted into yarns and threads. This can be made into fabrics by ...
weaving and warping
wefting and warping
knitting and looming
weaving and knitting
Two more processes for making fabrics are ...
Lace making and Fibring
Fibring and Felting
Fibring and Lacing
Lace making and Felting
