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Rayon, Acetate, Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester and Spandex Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a regenerated fibre?

a)

Rayon

b)

Polyester

c)

Nylon

d)

Spandex

2.

A regenerated fibre has sources from both...

a)

plants and animals

b)

plants and chemicals

c)

animals and chemicals

d)

plastic and chemicals

3.

Which of the following is made using acetone?

a)

Polyester

b)

Nylon

c)

Viscose acetate rayon

d)

Acrylic

4.

Which of the following modifications of rayon is mostly used because it is more environmentally friendly?

a)

Viscose Rayon

b)

Modified Rayon

c)

Acetate rayon

d)

Lyocell/ Tencel

5.

Which of the following rayon fibres was made to be stronger when wet?

a)

Viscose Rayon

b)

Modified Rayon

c)

Acetate Rayon

d)

Lyocell

6.

Which of the following fibres has the most strength and is commonly used to make ropes?

a)

Polyester

b)

Rayon

c)

Nylon

d)

Acrylic

7.

Which of the following fibres can be made to resemble wool?

a)

Polyester

b)

Rayon

c)

Acrylic

d)

Acetate

8.

Which of the following is used to make ladies hosiery?

a)

Polyester

b)

Rayon

c)

Acrylic

d)

Nylon

9.

Which fabric is often used as the lining in men's jackets?

a)

Spandex lining

b)

Acrylic lining

c)

Acetate lining

d)

Nylon lining

10.

Which of the following fibres is mostly combined with cotton to make it more comfortable to wear in warm weather because by itself its not very breathable?

a)

Nylon

b)

Polyester

c)

Acrylic

d)

Acetate

11.

Fill in the blanks

(a)  

12.

Which of the following is the trade name for Polyester?

a)

Lycra

b)

Dacron

c)

Lyocell

d)

Orlon

13.

Acrilan, Orlon and Courtelle are all fabrics made out of which of the following fibres?

a)

Acetate

b)

Polyester

c)

Nylon

d)

Acrylic

14.

Which of the following is the trade name for Spandex?

a)

Lycra

b)

Dacron

c)

Lyocell

d)

Orlon

15.

Which of the following is the trade name for Rayon?

a)

Lycra

b)

Dacron

c)

Lyocell

d)

Orlon

16.

Which of the following fibres can stretch to five times its length?

a)

Polyester

b)

Spandex

c)

Nylon

d)

Rayon

17.

Spandex fibres are also referred to as ...

a)

Orlon

b)

Lyocell

c)

Dacron

d)

Elastane

18.

Which of the following fibres can be used to make chiffon, georgette and satin?

a)

Rayon, nylon, polyester

b)

Rayon, nylon, acrylic

c)

Nylon, polyester, spandex

d)

Nylon, polyester, acrylic

19.

Tweed is made using which of the following fibres?

a)

Acetate

b)

Acrylic

c)

Nylon

d)

Spandex

20.

Which of the following fabrics is the BEST choice to make an elegant dress?

a)

Fleece and Velvet

b)

Organza and Jersey

c)

Taffeta and Tweed

d)

Crepe satin and Chiffon