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Yr 8: Textiles 100% club

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a smart material?

a)

A material that does not display a physical change in response to an external stimuli.

b)

A material that display’s a physical change in response to an external stimuli.

c)

A material that display’s a continuous physical changing state in response to an external stimuli.

d)

A material that display’s psychological changes in response to an external stimuli.

2.

Why have smart materials been developed?

a)

Developments in Science and Engineering.

b)

Developments in Science and English.

c)

Developments in Science and Medicine.

d)

Developments in Science and Geography.

3.

What are hydrochromic inks used for?

a)

Moisture testers

b)

Heat testers

c)

Colour testers

d)

Weight testers

4.

What are thermochromic inks?

a)

They change colour in response to changes in temperature

b)

They change colour in response to changes in light

c)

They change colour in response to changes in moisture

d)

They change colour in response to changes in weight

5.

Biodegradable means...........

a)

Materials that are hard

b)

Materials that break down naturally in the ground

c)

Materials that are soft

d)

Materials that are found in the ground

6.

Why do manufacturers of textile products include care instructions on their labels?

a)

To aid brand identification

b)

To meet consumer demand

c)

To provide public education

d)

To satisfy government legislation

7.

Which of the following is the best example of mass-produced textile items?

a)

Handmade wedding dresses

b)

Made-to-measure business suits

c)

Underwear sold in a department store

d)

Couture garments for a fashion show

8.

What is an example of a woven fabric?

a)

Cotton

b)

Knit

c)

Polyester

d)

Felt

9.

What is an example of a non-woven fabric?

a)

Cotton

b)

Knit

c)

Polyester

d)

Felt

10.

If I wanted to create a collarge on fabric, which process would I use?

a)

Block printing

b)

Applique

c)

Embroidery

d)

Ink/dye

11.

Select two resist dyeing techniques.

a)

dip dye

b)

tie dye

c)

marbling

d)

batik

12.

Children’s socks with a cartoon character design are mass produceWhat is the best method of printing the design on the socks?

a)

Block printing

b)

Roller printing

c)

Resist printing

d)

Digital printing

13.

Which one of the following is a technical textile?

a)

Brass

b)

Graphene

c)

Kevlar

d)

Polyester

14.

Which term can mean the latest trends in clothing or decoration?

a)

Belief

b)

Culture

c)

Faith

d)

Fashion

15.

A smart material is one which........

a)

conducts electricity.

b)

protects against fire.

c)

reacts to a stimulus.

d)

waterproofs fabric.

16.

Select the two reasons why blended and mixed fibres are used in clothing.

a)

Better Performance

b)

Because they are cheaper

c)

Increased moisture absorbency

d)

Because they can be recycled

17.
What is the name of a fabric where two or more fibres have been used to enhance the fabrics properties?
a)
Mixed Fabrics
b)
Blended Fabrics
c)
Combined Fabrics
18.
Which property means how much a material will stretch and return to its original shape?
a)
Elasticity
b)
Resilience
c)
Durability
19.

Why are care labels used on textile products. Select 2 options

a)

Meets legal requirements/

b)

Informs you of the manufacture

c)

Provides information on the correct care method

d)

Provides you with your guarantee

20.

Biodegradable means...........

a)

Materials that are hard

b)

Materials that break down naturally in the ground

c)

Materials that are soft

d)

Materials that are found in the ground