YR10 Textiles Technology Fibre, Yarn and Fabric

COTTON is a ...

• Natural Animal

  Fibre

• Man-made Synthetic

  Fibre

• Man-made Modified Fibre

• Natural Plant

  Fibre

Answer explanation

Cotton comes from a cotton plant making it a natural fibre.

What are the 3 aesthetic properties of fabric?

• 1. Lustre

  2. Drape

  3. Handle

• 1. Drape

  2. Lustre

  3. Colour

• 1. Colour

  2. Pattern

  3. Texture

• 1. Handle

  2. Design

  3. Pattern

Absorbency is ...

• How well fabric absorbs smell.

• How well the fabric absorbs sunlight.

• How well fabric absorbs dye.

• How well fabric absorbs moisture.

Answer explanation

Absorbency is how well fabric absorbs moisture. Does it attract or repel.

POLAR FLEECE has thermal properties

• FALSE

• TRUE

The WEFT goes up and down.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The WARP goes up and down.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is an example of a SYNTHETIC fabric?

• Polyester

• Nylon

• Viscose

SILK is a ...

• Natural Fibre

• Man-made Fibre

Bonus point: SILK comes from a ...

FELT is an example of a ...

• Non-woven

• Woven