WorksheetsQuiz on Knitted Fabrics
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the second most popular method of fabric construction?
Weaving
Knitting
Sewing
Embroidery
What are the two types of knitting machines mentioned?
Flatbed and circular
Horizontal and vertical
Manual and automatic
Single and double
What are knitted fabrics made up of?
Interlocking loops of yarns
Interwoven threads
Twisted fibers
Braided strands
What is a 'course' in knitted fabrics?
A vertical row of loops
A horizontal row of loops
A diagonal row of loops
A circular row of loops
What is a 'wale' in knitted fabrics?
A vertical row of loops
A horizontal row of loops
A diagonal row of loops
A circular row of loops
What happens to the dimensional stability of the fabric when the number of wales increases?
It decreases
It remains the same
It increases
It fluctuates
What happens to the dimensional stability of the fabric when the number of courses increases?
It decreases
It remains the same
It increases
It fluctuates
What is the effect of having a lower percentage of wales and courses in the fabric construction?
Greater stretch and less dimensional stability
Less stretch and more dimensional stability
Greater stretch and more dimensional stability
Less stretch and less dimensional stability
What does the design and resulting properties of the fabric depend on?
The type of yarn used
The color of the fabric
Whether the fabric is knitted by the warp or weft method
The size of the loops
What is the main difference between weft knitting and warp knitting in terms of yarn usage?
Weft knitting uses one yarn per needle or wale, while warp knitting uses one length of yarn.
Weft knitting uses one length of yarn, while warp knitting uses one yarn per needle or wale.
Both weft and warp knitting use one length of yarn.
Both weft and warp knitting use one yarn per needle or wale.
Why is weft knitting considered advantageous over weaving in garment production?
It uses less yarn.
It produces more colorful fabrics.
It saves time and money as the construction stage is eliminated from the manufacturing process.
It creates more durable fabrics.
What happens to weft knit fabrics when they are cut?
They become more stable.
They unravel and curl at the edges.
They become waterproof.
They change color.
Which type of knitting produces fabrics that are often the same on both sides and can be reversible?
Weft knitting
Warp knitting
Both weft and warp knitting
Neither weft nor warp knitting
What is a characteristic of weft knit fabrics compared to warp knit fabrics?
Weft knit fabrics are more stable.
Weft knit fabrics are less stretchy.
Weft knit fabrics are very stretchy and have less dimensional stability.
Weft knit fabrics are more durable.
What type of knitting is used to construct single knit fabrics?
A) Warp knitting
B) Weft knitting
C) Circular knitting
D) Flat knitting
Which side of single knit fabric is smooth?
A) The wrong side
B) Both sides
C) The right side
D) Neither side
Which of the following is NOT a property of single knit fabrics?
A) Good elasticity
B) Easily distorted
C) Low to medium drape
D) High dimensional stability
What is a characteristic of double knit fabrics?
A) They have a definite right and wrong side
B) They curl at the edges
C) They do not ladder
D) They are more elastic than single knits
What is the fabric structure of interlock knit?
A) Single weft knit
B) Double weft knit
C) Warp knit
D) Circular knit
What is a common end-use for jersey knit fabric?
A) Underwear
B) Dresses
C) T-shirts
D) Sportswear
What forms the pile in pile knit fabrics?
The base fabric
The yarn
The sliver of staple fibre
The knitting needles
Which of the following is a property of knitted terry cloth?
Good thermal properties
Poor durability
High density pile
Easy care
What is a characteristic of fleecy fabric?
Both sides are brushed
One side is brushed or napped
It is made entirely of natural fibers
It has no pile
What type of knitting is used to construct lace fabrics?
Weft knitting
Warp knitting
Circular knitting
Flat knitting
On what type of machine are lace fabrics knitted?
Circular knitting machine
Flatbed knitting machine
Raschel flatbed knitting machine
Hand knitting machine
