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Chapter 18 Natural Fibers

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Wool is processed by

a)

Carding and combing

b)

brushing and ginning

c)

Combing and brushing

d)

carding and ginning

2.

Which of the following is NOT a natural fiber?

a)

Linen

b)

Bamboo

c)

Wool

d)

Nylon

3.

Which of the following is made from an animal?

a)

Cotton

b)

Bamboo

c)

Alpaca

d)

Nylon

4.

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

a)

Wool

b)

Silk

c)

Cotton

d)

Rayon

5.

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

a)

Linen

b)

Acrylic

c)

Wool

d)

Mohair

6.

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

7.

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

8.

This fiber is considered the world's oldest fiber.

a)

Linen

b)

Cotton

c)

Silk

d)

Rayon

9.

Fibers are "spun" into continuous strands called... (2 answers)

a)

Fibers

b)

Thread/ Yarn

c)

Apparel

d)

Textiles

10.

Fibers that come from a plant or animal based source are:

a)

Natural Fibers

b)

Man-Made Fibers

11.

Cotton would be an example of a....

a)

Natural Fiber

b)

Apparel Fiber

c)

Synthetic Fiber

d)

Textile

12.

Wool would be an example of...

a)

Natural Fiber

b)

Apparel

c)

Synthetic Fiber

d)

Textile

13.

The ability to draw moisture away from the body

so the moisture can evaporate is called:

a)

Wool

b)

Weft

c)

Wicking

d)

Absorbent

14.

This fiber is a cellulosic fiber; Oldest fiber; Cool and comfortable.

Wrinkles easily. Strong, durable and lustrous.

a)

Cotton

b)

Silk

c)

Wool

d)

Flax/Linen

15.

This fiber is a natural protein fiber obtained by unwinding the cocoons of silkworms. Versatile and very comfortable.

a)

Cotton

b)

Silk

c)

Wool

d)

Flax/Linen

16.

This fiber is a natural protein fiber made from the fleece of sheep or lambs. Hard wearing and absorbs moisture.

a)

Cotton

b)

Silk

c)

Wool

d)

Flax/Linen

17.

What is the name for the longer yarns that run the length of fabric (up/ down)?

a)

Weave

b)

Warp

c)

Weft

d)

Twill

18.

What is the name of the horizontal threads (side to side) that are woven through the warp in a woven fabric?

a)

Weave

b)

Warp

c)

Weft

d)

Twill

19.

This fiber is made from plant or animal sources. Cotton, wool, silk, and linen are the most common.

a)

Manufactured Fibers

b)

Natural Fibers

c)

Nonwovens

d)

Knit Fabrics

20.

What are the raw materials from which yarns and fabrics are made?

a)

needles

b)

fibers

c)

leather

d)

vegetables

21.

True or False: Fibers can be either natural or man-made.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What is a continuous strand of fibers called?

a)

fabric

b)

fantasy

c)

yarn

23.

What source of fibre is this

a)

wool

b)

polyester

c)

cotton

d)

flax

24.

Which natural fiber is the longest?

a)

Silk

b)

Cotton

c)

Polyester

d)

Jute

25.

Cellulosic fibers come from:

a)

Plants

b)

Animals

c)

Manufacturing Companies

d)

Plants and animals

26.

Protein fibers come from:

a)

Animals

b)

Plants

c)

Animals and Plants

d)

Factories

27.

Mildew is a discoloration caused by a fungus when fabrics become:

a)

damp

b)

worn out

c)

heated

d)

cooled