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Natural Fibres

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a staple fibre?

a)

A short fibre

b)

A long continuous fibre

2.

Which natural fibre is collected from sheep?

a)

Cotton

b)

Linen

c)

Wool

d)

Silk

3.

The natural fibre (a)   is obtained from the flax plant

4.

Which of the following natural fibres are an insect polymer?

a)

Linen

b)

Silk

c)

Bamboo

d)

Jute

5.

Which of the following fibres is commonly used to make a 'bag for life'?

a)

Jute

b)

Bamboo

c)

Linen

d)

Wool

6.

Which fibre am I?

I am absorbent and I have a natural lustre. I have poor resilience. I am used to make luxury items.

a)

Wool

b)

Linen

c)

Bamboo

d)

Silk

7.

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.

a)

Wool

b)

Silk

c)

Cotton

d)

Jute

8.

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.

a)

Silk

b)

Cotton

c)

Linen

d)

Wool

9.

Which fibre am I?

I am breathable and soft. I have antimicrobial properties and so am perfect for making socks with. I am sustainable.

a)

Jute

b)

Cotton

c)

Bamboo

d)

Wool

10.

Which would be the most appropriate fibre for making towels?

a)

Cotton

b)

Wool

c)

Linen

d)

Silk

11.

Which would be the most appropriate fibre to make a high end mens suit?

a)

Linen

b)

Wool

c)

Silk

d)

Jute

12.

Which would be the most suitable fibre to make a pair of summer shorts to take on holiday somewhere hot?

a)

Linen

b)

Wool

c)

Silk

d)

Jute

13.

Which is the most expensive fibre?

a)

Silk

b)

Cotton

14.

Which of these fibres has a natural lustre?

a)

Cotton

b)

Silk

c)

Linen

15.

Which of these fibres would not wash well in a washing machine?

a)

Cotton

b)

Linen

c)

Bamboo

d)

Wool