1.02 Textile Innovations - Apparel II

When particles are filled with active ingredients and applied to fabric or a garment it is called?

• Microencapsulation

• Nanotechnology

• Mercerization

• Performance Fabric

This fabric is primarily made from polyester or nylon and one single strand of its fiber is finer than silk. Example: cloths used to clean eyeglasses or some dust cloths

• Lyocell

• Bamboo

• Microfiber

• e-textile

These fabrics reduce the health and environmental impact by lowering the amount of chemicals and other harmful substances used in growing/processing.

• Microfibers

• Eco-Friendly or Green Textiles

• Napped Fabrics

• Natural Fibers

When the molecular structure of the chemicals used to form fibers has been altered in some way it is called?

• nanotechnology

• microencapsulation

• sanforizing

• mercerization

Fiber optics are woven into the fabric of Jordan’s shirt. His shirt is made from a:

• smart fabric

• eco friendly fabric

• microfiber

• encapsulation

Stone washing, napping, flocking, and calendaring are just a few examples of textile finishes that are called:

• Texture/Appearance Finishes

• Performance Finishes

• Smart Finishes

• Structural Finishes

Antimicrobial, antifungal, and antistatic are considered to be:

• printing techniques

• performance finishes

• texture finishes

• methods of dyeing

Adjusting the molecular structure of chemicals used to form fibers is found in sportswear apparel in the form of sweat-wicking properties. This performance feature is primarily due to advances in:

• microfibers

• smart fabrics

• nanotechnology

• green fibers

Corduroy has a soft raised surface. What texture finish has been added?

• Embossing

• Napping

• Brushing

• Flocking

The process of embedding a fragrance into a fabric is called?

• microfibers

• smart fabrics

• microencapsulation

• nanotechnology