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WorksheetsMan-Made Fibres (General)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is a regenerated fibre?
Rayon
Polyester
Nylon
Spandex
A regenerated fibre has sources from both...
plants and animals
plants and chemicals
animals and chemicals
plastic and chemicals
Which of the following is made using acetone?
Polyester
Nylon
Viscose acetate rayon
Acrylic
Which of the following modifications of rayon is mostly used because it is more environmentally friendly?
Viscose Rayon
Modified Rayon
Acetate rayon
Lyocell/ Tencel
Which of the following rayon fibres was made to be stronger when wet?
Viscose Rayon
Modified Rayon
Acetate Rayon
Lyocell
Which of the following fibres has the most strength and is commonly used in ropes?
Polyester
Rayon
Nylon
Acrylic
Which of the following has the MOST elasticity?
Polyester
Nylon
Spandex
Acrylic
Which of the following man-made fibres is the MOST absorbent?
Polyester
Rayon
Acrylic
Nylon
Which of the following fibres can be made to resemble wool?
Polyester
Rayon
Acrylic
Acetate
What type of heat should be used when ironing man-made fibres?
High heat
Low heat
No heat
Medium
Which of the following is used to make ladies hosiery?
Polyester
Rayon
Acrylic
Nylon
Which of the following has the BEST crease resistance?
Rayon
Acetate
Spandex
Acrylic
When burnt Rayon...
Smells like paper and leaves a fluffy grey ash
Smells like plastic and leaves a fluffy grey ash
Smells like paper and leaves a black hard bead
Smells like hair and leaves a black hard bead
When burnt, Acetate...
smells like hot vinegar and leaves a grey fluffy ash
smells like hot vinegar and leaves a hard black bead
smells like celery and leaves a hard black bead
smells like celery and leaves a grey fluffy ash
When burnt, Acrylic...
Smells bitter and leaves a fluffy grey ash
Smells sweet and leaves a fluffy grey ash
Smells bitter and leaves a hard black bead
Smells sweet and leaves a hard black bead
When burnt, Nylon...
smells like paper and leaves a grey fluffy ash
smells like paper and leaves a grey hard bead
smells like celery and leaves a grey fluffy ash
smells like celery and leaves a grey hard bead
When burnt, polyester...
smells like burning plastic and leaves a hard black bead
smells like burning plastic and leaves a grey fluffy ash
smells like paper and leaves a grey fluffy ash
smells like paper and leaves a hard black bead
Which fabric is often used as the lining in men's jackets?
Spandex lining
Acrylic lining
Acetate lining
Nylon lining
Which of the following fibres is usually combined with cotton to make it more comfortable to wear in warm weather?
Nylon
Polyester
Acrylic
Acetate
Fill in the blanks
A set of sheer curtains became very wrinkled after machine washing and cold rinsing. The wrinkles were difficult to remove during ironing. Which of the following fibres was MOST likely used for the fabric from which the curtains were made?
Acrylic
Acetate
Nylon
Rayon
Which of the following is the trade name for Polyester?
Lycra
Dacron
Lyocell
Orlon
Which of the following is the trade name for Acrylic?
Lycra
Dacron
Lyocell
O
Which of the following is the trade name for Spandex?
Lycra
Dacron
Lyocell
Orlon
Which of the following is the trade name for Rayon?
Lycra
Dacron
Lyocell
Orlon
