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WorksheetsNatural and synthetic fibres
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following statements is false?
Fibres are spun into yarns, then woven or knit to make fabrics
Yarns can only be spun from natural fibres
Poly-fill consists of synthetic fibres
Yarns can be spun from short or long fibres
What are synthetic fibres?
Fibres made from recycled materials
Man-made fibres that are obtained from petrochemicals and processed in a lab
Fibres that are obtained from natural elements and processed in a lab
All of the above
What are semi-synthetic fibres?
A blend of natural and synthetic fibres
Synthetic fibres that are sustainably produced
Natural materials made into fibres using a synthetic process
Synthetic fibres that are made into felt
Fibres come from all of the following except?
Plants
Water
Animals
Minerals
What are the three main fibre classifications?
Knit, Woven, Non-Woven
Plant-based, Chemical, Recycled
Natural, Synthetic, Semi-Synthetic
Real, Fake, Blended
What are the three main fabric construction types?
Cotton, Polyester, Rayon
Natural, Synthetic, Semi-Synthetic
Threads, Yarns, Felt
Knit, Woven, Non-woven
What are the four most common natural fibres?
Silk, Rayon, Bamboo, Cotton
Cotton, Bamboo, Silk, Hemp
Linen, Silk, Wool, Cotton
Cotton, Polyester, Acrylic, Wool
Which fibres make up the largest percentage of world production?
Cotton
Synthetics
Wool
Cellulose
Which fabric comes from the flax plant?
Jute
Burlap
Linen
Hemp
Where does Angora come from?
Camels
Goats
Sheep
Rabbits
Which is NOT a property of silk?
Smooth, lustrous surface
Low cost
Strong and light
Dries quickly
Where does Mohair wool come from?
Sheep
Llamas
Goats
Rabits
Silk fibre is obtained from the _____ of the silk moth.
Cocoon
Web
Mulberry leaves
Thread
Rayon is also known as ___________________?
Silk
Viscose
Lyocel
Nylon
Which of the following are protein fibres?
Angora
Linen
Silk
Wool
Where do cellulose fibres come from?
Animals
Semi-Synthetic Materials
Plants
Man-made materials
True or false:
Because the sheep are not slaughtered, wool is not linked with animal cruelty
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a property of linen?
The most absorbent natural fibre
Is breathable
Does not wrinkle easily
Is stronger than cotton
