What is the most common fiber used in the world today?

a. polyester

b. linen

c. cotton 

What are the 3 ways that manufactured fibers are modified? 

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shape

additives

chemistry

Which protein fiber is the finest and most expensive? Where is it from? 

It is known as "the golden fleece".

vicuna

Peru

How many meters of silk can be produced from one cocoon? 

a. 300

b. 3,000

c. 30

Which manufactured fiber:

-was introduced to the U.S. in the 1960's

-is always blended with other fibers

-is always in filament form

-replaced a natural fiber made from rubber trees

spandex (U.S.)/elastane (Europe)

Which type of yarns are

-grouped and lightly twisted

-smooth and slippery

-stronger (than the other type)

-cooler (than the other type)

-get their strength from their length, not their twist

Which type of yarns are

-the old kind

-fuzzy, hairy

-warmer (than the other kind)

-weaker (than the other kind)

and can be made out of any fiber other than spandex.

spun yarns

True or false

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Twist direction (S or Z) affects the strength and durability of a yarn.

Which of these twists is weaker and fluffier than the others? 

-soft twist

-medium twist

-hard twist

Which type of yarn twist is the most common? An example of products made with yarns twisted thusly are jeans, shirts and bedding.

Soft, medium, or hard?

Which type of yarn twist is often stronger than the other two, and can give fabrics and interesting texture? An example of such fabric is crepe.

Soft, medium or hard?

What type of yarn twist do the following yarns have:

Bouclé, chanille, crêpe, and tweed?

Charmeuse

Organza

Habotai

Chiffon and

Taffeta

are examples of ________

Silk fibers are easily damaged by

a. naughty children  b. silk worms

c. moths  d. sunlight 

Which cellulosic fiber has the longest staples? 

Clue: it's also the strongest fiber.

What is the trade name for the manufactured fiber

-that is rather new (1996)

-is sourced from Eucalyptus trees in closed-loop facilities

-is washable and soft

-is usually in staple fiber form (and therefore made of spun yarns, of course)

-can be used in place of cotton

Tencel®

(The generic name is Lyocell.)

If you want to make a wig, hair extensions, or a fake fur coat that will never ever ever ever break down, which oil-based (synthetic) fiber will you choose?

a. polyester  b. PTT  c. nylon   d. acrylic

PTT

(or Sonora®)

Which synthetic fiber

-is easily manufactured

-is a substitute for wool

-lasts forever and ever (bad for the Earth)

-is warm and soft

-is hydrophobic with pilling and static problems

What's true about ramie?

a. It's a natural fiber similar to hemp.

b. It's from China.

c. It doesn't feel good next to the skin.

d. It's sustainable.

e. All of the above.

Which of these different modifications refers to mixing chemicals with a fiber solution?

a. shape

b. additives

c. chemistry

Which of these modifications refers to altering the molecule of a fiber? It is the most advanced way, and uses nano-technology.

a. shape  b. additives  c. chemistry

What type of artificial fiber has high luster, breaks down when wet, was made in the 1930's to compete with rayon, is made with the same chemical that's in clingwrap and film, has "vapor fading"?

a. bamboo rayon  b. modál  c. tencel  d. acetate

If you want to make a shiny prom dress or bridesmaid's dress that will likely get sweat stains and isn't washable, what will you make it out of?

a. acetate  b. nylon  c. rayon  d. polyester

If you have a selvage on both sides of the fabric, then you know you

a. have cut it incorrectly.

b. have the full length of the fabric.

c. are in love with the wrong person.

What do you call the visual texture of the weave?

a. plain

b. basket

c. cross

d. grain

straight

cross

bias

Which grain is the strongest, has no stretch, and is parallel to the selvage?

Straight, cross or bias?

Which type of grain is also called "off-grain," and is used to describe any other direction besides the other two grains in a woven. Example: shirt collars. 

Straight, cross, or bias?

Measuring the ________ of a woven fabric is a good, general measure of a fabric quality.

a. fibers

b. density

c. weight

d. yarns

Sheeting or bedding is made from a fabric called _______, which is an example of a balanced fabric.

a. cotton lawn

b. cotton farm

c. cotton grass

d. cotton hay

different yarn sizes

different spacing between yarns

lawn,  gauze, and duck (p.23)

organza, chiffon, and poplin (p.27)

What are wool basket weave and silk noil "canvas" examples of?