WorksheetsTextiles: Weaving and knitting
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are textiles made from?
Plastics
Metals
Wood
Fibres
Which type of fabric does not stretch unless made with elastane fibres?
Knitted fabrics
Bonded fabrics
Woven fabrics
Laminated fabrics
What is the machine called that is used to produce woven fabrics?
Sewing machine
Knitting machine
Loom
Spinning wheel
Which weave creates a diagonal pattern and is used for jeans and work overalls?
Satin weave
Plain weave
Herringbone weave
Twill weave
What is the term for the edge of a woven fabric that doesn’t fray?
Fringe
Selvedge
Hem
Border
Which type of weave produces a smooth shiny appearance?
Satin weave
Plain weave
Twill weave
Herringbone weave
What is a common example of a pile weave fabric?
Velvet
Cotton
Denim
Linen
Which type of knitted fabric is produced using an industrial machine?
Plain knit
Pile knit
Weft knit
Warp knit
What is the characteristic of weft knit fabrics?
They are firm and lie flat
They are used for net curtains
They fray and can ladder
They do not stretch
Which type of weave is commonly used to produce bed linen and school shirts?
Satin weave
Herringbone weave
Twill weave
Plain weave
What is the term for short fibres on the surface of fabric?
Pile
Warp
Nap
Weft
Which type of fabric is used to produce most garments like T-shirts and jumpers?
Weft knit
Satin weave
Warp knit
Plain weave
What is the main difference between woven and knitted fabrics?
Woven fabrics are always made from wool, knitted fabrics are not
Woven fabrics are made from loops, knitted fabrics are not
Woven fabrics do not stretch, knitted fabrics do
Woven fabrics are used for sportswear, knitted fabrics are not
Which type of weave produces a chevron pattern?
Herringbone weave
Twill weave
Plain weave
Satin weave
What is the term for horizontal threads on a loom?
Selvedge
Warp
Nap
Weft
