Unit 5 Textiles Specific Revision

What is a stock form?

• A form where all the stock is written down

• The standard shapes/sizes a material is available in

• The stock that is available

Which of the following are examples of standard Textiles stock forms?

• Fabric Roll

• Hank of yarn

• Sheet of fabric

• Ball of wool

Which of the following are advantages of using standard components for Textiles products?

• Readily available in store

• Standard components work with standard tools & equipment

• They are all the same price

• They are available to buy in bulk

Which statement best described the "bias" of a woven fabric?

• The diagonal part of the fabric which stretches

• The threads which move from right to left of the fabric

• The threads which go up and down on the fabric

• The finished edge of the fabric

Which of the following are methods of resist printing?

• Tie Dye

• Screen printing

• Batik dye

• Roller printing

Which of the following are types of natural fibres?

• Wool

• Acrylic

• Silk

• Polyamide

Which of the following are types of aramid fibres?

• Acrylic

• Kevlar

• Polyamide

• Nomex

Which statement best described the "Warp" of a woven fabric?

• The diagonal part of the fabric which stretches

• The threads which move from right to left of the fabric

• The threads which go up and down on the fabric

• The finished edge of the fabric

Which of the following statements best describes the "anti-bacterial" fabric finish?

• A finish which protects fabrics from liquid absorption and spillages.

• A finish which prevents fabrics from combusting into flames.

• A finish where the fabric is impregnated with silver to prevent bacterial growth and reduce odour.

• A physical or chemical aesthetic finish which makes the fabric appear worn. Usually applied to Denim.

Which of the following best describe the term "tessellation"?

• Arranging patterns on a lay plan to lay flat

• Arranging patterns on a fabric with the right side up

• Arranging pattern pieces to fit closely together in a lay plan to minimise fabric wastage