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WorksheetsTextile Fibres and Fabrics Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are the two main categories of textile fibres?
Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable
Natural and Synthetic
Organic and Inorganic
Renewable and Non-renewable
Which natural fibre is made from the cocoon of the silkworm?
Silk
Cotton
Wool
Acrylic
What is a key physical property of polyester?
Can be woven or knitted
Soft and shiny
Smooth and stretchy
Randomly matted fibres
Which synthetic fibre is known for being hardwearing and used in sports equipment?
Acrylic
Elastane
Nylon (Polyamide)
Polyester
What is a working property of wool?
Takes dye well, warm and crease-resistant
Soft and shiny, drapes well
Strong and versatile, holds colour
Hardwearing, quick drying
What is a characteristic of non-woven bonded fabrics?
Made of polyester fibres and cotton fibres
Can be warp knitted or weft knitted
Fibres are visible and random, often has small holes on the surface
Threads are woven in a simple under one, over one
Which blended fibre is made of polyester and cotton fibres?
Elastane
Acrylic
Polyamide
Polycotton
What is a working property of plain weave fabrics?
Formed with moisture, heat and pressure
Simple and cheap, strong and available in different thicknesses
Does not fray as it has no grain
Warm, stretchy and strong
What is a physical property of acrylic?
Can be woven or knitted
Made from the cocoon of the silkworm
Appears similar to wool, lightweight, soft and warm
Smooth and stretchy
Which knitted fabric property makes it suitable for clothing and sportswear?
Can be warp knitted or weft knitted
Fibres are visible and random
Warm, stretchy and strong
Randomly matted fibres
What is a common use of cotton fabric?
Sports equipment
Casual wear and bed linens
Industrial filters
Insulation materials
Which property makes linen suitable for summer clothing?
High elasticity
Good heat retention
Breathability and moisture-wicking
Heavyweight and durable
What is a characteristic of satin weave fabrics?
Matte finish and rough texture
Shiny surface and smooth texture
High stretchability
Randomly matted fibres
