IB DP DT Topic 4.2e Textiles

Fibres for making textiles can be categorised as Natural and Manufactured.

• True

• False

Wool is a natural fibre that has which list of properties?

• Warm, absorbent, breathable

• Cool, rain repellent, coarse

• Soft, durable, slow drying

• Warm, soft, avoids shrinkage

Cotton cool to wear, is durable, very absorbent but creases easily.

• True

• False

Silk is ...

• a warm, synthetic fibre that is shiny and not durable

• a warm, natural fibre that is durable and doesn't crease easily

• a warm, synthetic fibre that is not durable and doesn't crease easily

• a warm, natural fibre that is durable and water resistant

Lycra is a synthetic material. One of it's main features is it's...

• ability to avoid shrinkage

• ability to absorb moisture

• ability to stretch and come back to it's shape

• ability to change with heat

Nylon is a synthetic fibre that is know for ...

• being hydrophobic

• not shrinking

• stretchiness

• being cool to wear

Polyester is a synthetic fibre that can be used for raincoats as it is non-absorbent and dries quickly.

• True

• False

Fibres need to be aligned and then spun into threads to be useful. This can be done by ...

• Hand spinning and Ladder spinning

• Machine spinning and Fret spinning

• Machine Ring Spinning and Hand Spinning

• Card Spinning and Machine Spinning

Fibres are converted into yarns and threads. This can be made into fabrics by ...

• weaving and warping

• wefting and warping

• knitting and looming

• weaving and knitting

Two more processes for making fabrics are ...

• Lace making and Fibring

• Fibring and Felting

• Fibring and Lacing

• Lace making and Felting