Fabric Recycling and Processing Quiz

How much textile waste is dumped into the environment globally each year?

• 11.3 million tons

• 20 million tons

• 92 million tons

• 7.7 million tons

What percentage of global industrial water pollution is the textile and fashion industry responsible for?

• 7.7%

• 11.3%

• 20%

• 92%

Why is detailed sorting of fabrics necessary in the recycling process?

• It makes the clothes easier to transport.

• Each type of fabric requires a different recycling process.

• It helps to identify clothes that can be sold for profit.

• It reduces the need for industrial washing machines.

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What is the primary reason for removing unwanted components like buttons and zippers from old fabrics during the recycling process?

• To make the fabric softer.

• To prevent damage to machinery and maintain product quality.

• To reduce the weight of the fabric.

• To prepare the fabric for dyeing.

What is the initial step in the fiber processing stage of fabric recycling?

• Weaving

• Dyeing

• Shredding

• Melting

What is the main purpose of the spinning machine in the fibre processing stage?

• To dye the fabric bright colours

• To combine small fibres into thread

• To cut recycled fibres into smaller pieces

• To package the finished textiles

What happens during the weaving stage of fibre processing?

• Threads are spun into yarn

• Fabrics are dyed bright colours

• Recycled threads are woven into fabric sheets

• Small fibres are turned into thread

Why is the dyeing stage important in the fibre processing journey?

• It softens the fabric for easier cutting

• It changes the fibre structure

• It makes the fabric more attractive and suitable for different uses

• It removes all impurities from the fabric

What are some uses of recycled fabric mentioned in the video?

• Only new clothing

• New clothing, carpets, insulation, and construction materials

• Plastic products and metal tools

• Food packaging and paper products