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WorksheetsNatural Fibres
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a staple fibre?
A short fibre
A long continuous fibre
Which natural fibre is collected from sheep?
Cotton
Linen
Wool
Silk
The natural fibre (a) is obtained from the flax plant
Which of the following natural fibres are an insect polymer?
Linen
Silk
Bamboo
Jute
Which of the following fibres is commonly used to make a 'bag for life'?
Jute
Bamboo
Linen
Wool
Which fibre am I?
I am absorbent and I have a natural lustre. I have poor resilience. I am used to make luxury items.
Wool
Linen
Bamboo
Silk
Which fibre am I?
I am absorbent and breathable. I am warm and insulating. I can be coarse or soft. I am hard to wash as I shrink in the washing machine.
Wool
Silk
Cotton
Jute
Which fibre am I?
I am soft and absorbent. I am breathable and comfortable to wear. I am the first choice fabric for baby clothes.
Silk
Cotton
Linen
Wool
Which fibre am I?
I am breathable and soft. I have antimicrobial properties and so am perfect for making socks with. I am sustainable.
Jute
Cotton
Bamboo
Wool
Which would be the most appropriate fibre for making towels?
Cotton
Wool
Linen
Silk
Which would be the most appropriate fibre to make a high end mens suit?
Linen
Wool
Silk
Jute
Which would be the most suitable fibre to make a pair of summer shorts to take on holiday somewhere hot?
Linen
Wool
Silk
Jute
Which is the most expensive fibre?
Silk
Cotton
Which of these fibres has a natural lustre?
Cotton
Silk
Linen
Which of these fibres would not wash well in a washing machine?
Cotton
Linen
Bamboo
Wool
