Fabric Properties Quiz

Which property of a fiber determines the gloss, sheen, sparkle, or shine of a fabric?

• Absorbency

• Lustre

• Elasticity

• Thermal properties

What does the term "drape" refer to in relation to fabric?

• Its ability to return to its original shape after being stretched

• Its ability to absorb moisture

• How it hangs or falls

• Its resistance to breaking

Abrasion resistance refers to a fiber's ability to withstand:

• Exposure to sunlight

• Stretching or compression

• Rubbing or wear and tear

• Colour change after exposure to water

Which property describes a fiber's ability to resist breaking?

• Strength

• Lustre

• Elasticity

• Absorbency

What does the term "dimensional stability" imply for a fiber?

• Its inability to shrink or stretch

• Its ability to withstand and transfer heat

• Its resistance to breaking

• Its ability to withstand acids, alkalis, and solvents

Which property refers to a fiber's ability to absorb moisture?

• Strength

• Elasticity

• Absorbency

Sun resistance measures a fiber's ability to withstand:

• Colour change after exposure to heat or water

• Deterioration when exposed to sunlight

• Stretching or compression

• Breaking under pressure

What is the term used to describe a fiber's inability to contract?

• Dimensional stability

• Shrink resistance

• Elasticity

• Abrasion resistance

Which property determines a fabric's ability to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed?

• Lustre

• Elasticity

• Strength

• Absorbency

Colour fastness refers to a fiber's ability to withstand:

• Rubbing or wear and tear

• Exposure to sunlight

• Colour change after exposure to heat or water

• Absorption of moisture