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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.
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.
19. What is the direction of the warp in weaving?
- Vertical
- Horizontal
- Diagonal