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6. What finishes can be applied to cotton to make it better in a garment?

  • Flame resist/retardant
  • Mercisising
  • All of the above
  • Stain resist
  • Synthetic Resin

7. Linen fibres are made from the seed of the flax plant.

  • False
  • True

8. Which natural fibre is hydrophilic and hydrophobic?

  • Cotton
  • Linen
  • Wool
  • Ramie
  • Silk

9. Which are the correct properties of linen?

  • Crease Resistant, slow drying, recyclable, easily stained, bad drape, firm handle
  • Strong, durable, long lasting, firm handle, low elasticity, good drape, dirt repellent, absorbent and non-static
  • Weak, non durable, high elasticity, non-biodegradable, slow absorbency

10. Which natural fibre is renowned for its elegant drape, soft handle and lustrous appearance?

  • Cultivated Silk
  • WIld silk
  • Linen
  • Cotton
  • Wool

11. Which fibre has a cross section under the microscope that looks like deformed bunnies (unless my picture is odd)

  • Viscose/rayon
  • Silk
  • Cotton
  • Linen
  • Wool

12. What animal produces the fine under hair for Cashmere?

  • Mountain Haggis
  • Kel Goat
  • COW!

13. Name the fibre that is made from cellulose and acetic acid

  • Cotton
  • Rayon
  • Latex
  • Acetate
  • Modal

14. What is the direction of the course in knitting?

  • Horizontal
  • Diagonal
  • Vertical

15. In what way can a striped effect be achieved on a fabric?

  • By combining using both answers 3 + 4
  • By using the

16. Which commercial fibre has 9 billion holes per 2.5 cm squared? (This allows perspiration out of the fabric, but doesn't let rain drops in)

  • Lycra
  • Teflon
  • Gore-Tex
  • Nomex

17. Which filament is the best insulator?

  • Textured filament
  • Flat filament

18. Metal yarns are made from laminating a metal between plastic.

  • True
  • False

19. What is the direction of the warp in weaving?

  • Vertical
  • Horizontal
  • Diagonal