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Natural and Manufactured Fibers

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a natural fiber?

a)

Linen

b)

Ramie

c)

Wool

d)

Nylon

2.

Which of the following is a manufactured fiber?

a)

Acetate

b)

Ramie

c)

Linen

d)

Cotton

3.

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

a)

Wool

b)

Silk

c)

Cotton

d)

Rayon

4.

This fiber is easy to care for, it doesn't wrinkle easily, and is very inexpensive. However, it doesn't break down in a landfill.

a)

Polyester

b)

Lyocell

c)

Bamboo

d)

Cotton

5.

This natural fiber often shrinks after its first wash. It's very inexpensive but it can be flammable.

a)

Wool

b)

Cotton

c)

Bamboo

d)

Cashmere

6.

This fiber is considered the world's oldest fiber.

a)

Linen

b)

Cotton

c)

Silk

d)

Rayon

7.

This natural fiber is very smooth to the touch. It is recommended to use on pillows to protect hair and skin. It is very expensive to produce.

a)

Silk

b)

Acetate

c)

Acrylic

d)

Linen

8.

A natural protein fiber obtained by unwinding the cocoons of silkworms. Versatile and very comfortable.

a)

Cotton

b)

Silk

c)

Wool

d)

Flax/Linen

9.

A natural protein fiber made from the fleece of sheep or lambs. Warm and absorbs moisture.

a)

Cotton

b)

Silk

c)

Wool

d)

Flax/Linen

10.

This manufactured fiber is elastic-like rubber but is made entirely from chemicals. It has a good stretch and will go back into shape easily

a)

Nylon

b)

Acrylic

c)

Spandex

d)

Acetate

11.

Any synthetic fiber made by plastics, petroleum, or other non-plant or animal sources.

a)

Manufactured Fibers

b)

Natural Fibers

c)

Nonwovens

12.

Made from plant or animal sources. Cotton, wool, silk, and linen are the most common.

a)

Manufactured Fibers

b)

Natural Fibers

c)

Nonwovens

13.

Made from fibers, not yarns. Fibers are held together by a combination of moisture, heat, chemicals and/or pressure. No grain line

a)

Manufactured Fibers

b)

Natural Fibers

c)

Nonwovens

14.

This fiber comes from a tall grass in China.

a)

Ramie

b)

Acetate

c)

Linen

d)

Cotton