FT 3023 Test 1 - Multiple choice

The fabric of a shirt advertised as oxford chambray has the following ___.

2x1 basket weave white filling (weft) yarns

In the linen system, there are ___ yards in a hank.

300

___ is a thermoplastic fiber.

Acetate

___ fiber is often used in place of wool because it can be made into lofty, bulky yarns.

Acrylic

___ is a natural fiber that is not used due to health reasons.

Asbestos

_____ is an example of rib weave with prominent ribs.

Bengaline

_____ is not a lightweight plain weave fabric.

Bengaline

_____ is not a twill weave fabric.

Bengaline

_____ is not a single knit jacquard.

Blister

___ is a fancy or novelty yarn.

Boucle

____ is an example of rib weave fabric.

Broadcloth

___ can be used to differentiate between fur and faux fur.

Burn test Visual examination Microscopy test

___ is an example of knitted end product.

Caps Gloves Full-fashioned sweaters Hosiery

____ are lightweight fabrics.

Chiffon Batiste Gauze

___ is commonly used for bed linen.

Cotton/polyester Cotton

_____ are examples of jacquard weave fabrics.

Damask Brocade

___ is used as the base weave of a spot weave fabric.

Dobby or Jacquard Twill Satin Plain

___ is silk reeled from cocoons entangled as they were spun.

Doupioni silk

___ enable manufacture of faux fur that resemble a variety of natural furs.

Finishing Fabric construction Fiber properties Dyeing

___ is an example of a bast fiber.

Flax Hemp

____ is an example of a laminated fabric.

Gore-Tex

______ is a variation of twill weave fabric.

Herringbone

Skin of ___ is used to produce exotic leather.

ostrich sting ray

______ requires the least amount of yarn for knitting.

Jersey

___ is an example of a seed hair fiber.

Kapok

___ is an inherently flame retardant fiber.

Modacrylic

___ can be used as a generic name on textile product label in the US.

Modal

___ is an ISO generic name that is defined as rayon by the FTC.

Modal

_____ is not a figure weave fabric.

Moleskin

______ is an example of basket weave fabric.

Monks cloth

___ fibers have poor wrinkle recovery.

Natural cellulosic Natural protein

___ fibers are easily damaged by mildew.

Natural cellulosic Regenerated cellulosic

___ are fibers that scavenge (easily attract) oil and soil in laundering.

Nylon

___ fibers is also known as polyamide.

Nylon

___ is the first synthetic fiber.

Nylon

___ should be ironed at very low temperature setting.

Nylon

___ fiber is lighter than water.

Olefin

___ is suitable for outdoor applications.

Olefin

____ is an example of single knit jacquard.

Pointelle Intarsia Jacquard jersey Cable knits

___ is an ISO generic name for nylon.

Polyamide

___ fibers are commonly used for fabrics with permanent pleats.

Polyester

___ fibers have excellent chemical resistance.

Polyester

___ is a hydrophobic fiber.

Polyester

___ is the manufactured fiber that is most often combined with cotton.

Polyester

______ fibers are typically used for pile of faux fur fabrics.

Polyester Acrylic and modacrylic

___ is a hydrophilic fiber.

Rayon

___ is the first manufactured fiber.

Rayon

___ are regenerated cellulosic fibers.

Rayon Modal Lyocell

____ knits are commonly used for cuffs and collars.

Rib

_____ can be used as base knit of cable knits.

Rib Jersey Purl

_____ is used to create a uniform pile in faux fur.

Shearing

___ is a filament fiber.

Silk

___ are typically used as warp yarns in satin fabrics.

Smooth filament yarns

_____ are typically used as warp yarns in satin fabrics.

Smooth filament yarns

___ fibers are known for excellent elongation and extremely high elastic recovery.

Spandex

___ is made by sanding the flesh side of leather to produce a nap.

Suede

___ is not a rib weave fabric with prominent ribs.

Surah

___ fibers have a propensity for static buildup.

Thermoplastic

_____ are examples of nonwoven fabrics.

Thinsulate Tyvek

Denim is a classic example of a ____.

Twill weave

____ fabric construction is not used to produce lace.

Weaving

_____ are known for their stretch.

Weft knits

___ is the most commonly used method for producing faux fur.

Weft knitting

___ fibers are food source for moths.

Wool

___ fibers have natural crimp.

Wool

___ is a weak fiber.

Wool

Tape yarns are used for ___.

artificial turf wreaths horticulture applications

Tufted fabrics are not used for _____.

dresses

Schiffli machines are used to manufacture ___.

eyelet embroidery lace

Yarn hairiness affects ___.

fabric hand pilling

When bonding fabrics, ___ must be carefully considered.

face fabric adhesives backing fabric

If wool fibers are machine washed, the shrink considerably due to ___.

felting shrinkage

Filament yarns can be made from ___.

fibers from silk cocoons fibers extruded through a spinneret

Low twist yarns are commonly used for ___.

fleece sweaters

Crepe twist yarn are often used for ___.

georgette

Felt is used for _____.

hats

Knitted yard goods are suitable for ____.

lace curtains

Rib and basket weaves are variations of ____.

plain

Organza is a ____ fabric woven with filament yarns.

plain weave stiff lightweight sheer

Oil-based stains are difficult to remove from ___.

polyester

Raschel knits are used of ____.

produce bags lace curtains laundry bags elasticized bandages

The technical back of jersey knit resembles ______.

purl knit

Which of the following is a multicomponent fabric made with batting in between layers of fabric?

quilted

Thermal bonding cannot be used for producing nonwovens made of ____.

rayon

Thermal bonding cannot be used for producing nonwovens made of ______.

rayon

Most single yarns have ___.

regular twist z-twist

Multifilament yarns are often used for ___.

satin fabrics

In ____, the leather side of lamb pelt is sueded and used on the outside.

shearling

Average twist yarns are commonly used for ___.

sheeting shirting denim

Knitted yard goods are used extensively for the manufacture of ____.

sleepwear t-shirts activewear underwear

Plastic-coated metallic yarns are ___.

slit

A leather purse that resembles snakeskin could be made of ___.

snakeskin coated fabric cowhide

Which of the following is not a method for producing multicomponent fabric?

stitch bonded

Yarn twist affects ___.

strength fineness appearance

Monofilament yarns are often used for ___.

sutures fishing line

Full-fashioned knits are used to produce ___.

sweaters caps dresses

In general, ___ fibers have high abrasion resistance.

synthetic

___ yarns are used for fiberfill.

textured

The ___ manufacturing process can be used to produce faux fur.

tufting knitting weaving

Prominent diagonal lines are visible in ____ weave fabrics.

twill

Which of the following fabric structures is the one used in making denim?

twill

3/1 twill is a/an _____.

uneven sided twill

Nonwoven fabrics are often used as interfacings to stabilize ____.

waistbands necklines

Vertical columns of loops on the face of single weft knit fabrics are known as _____.

wales

In woven fabrics, ____ yarns run along the length of the loom.

warp

Velvet is a ____.

warp pile weave cut pile weave

_____ is a shuttleless loom.

Air-jet loom Rapier loom Water-jet loom

___ is the commonly used natural fiber.

Cotton

___ is an elastomeric fiber.

Elastane Spandex Elastoester Lastol

____ is not a basket weave fabric.

Faille Surah

___ is produced using recycled polyester.

Fleece Tote bags T-shirts Outdoor carpet

___ is characterized by a "broken twill" pattern.

Herringbone twill

____ is an example of mechanical bonding.

Hydroentangling Needle punching Stitch bonding

Fur quality on an animal is the best ________.

In the winter when it is cold

Faux leather is used in place of leather because _____.

It is easier to lay it out and cut it. It is easy to maintain. It is cheaper. of religious reasons.

___ is the most commonly used residential carpet fiber.

Nylon

___ is the most common polymer used for the manufacture of polyester fibers.

PET

___ is a bio-based synthetic fiber made from plant sugars.

PLA

_____ is the simplest and most commonly used weave.

Plain weave

___ is an example of a simple yarn.

Plied

___ yarns are produced by twisting two or more single yarns.

Plied

Monofilament yarns are used for ___.

artificial turf wreaths horticulture applications

Horizontal rows of loops on the face of single weft knit fabrics are known as ____.

courses

Exotic hides are ______.

expensive often imitated

Yarn hairiness is affected by ___.

fiber length

Natural fibers are usually graded based on ___.

length fineness color

Olefin fibers are ___.

lighter than water relatively inexpensive difficult to dye rot resistant

Metal fibers are manufactured fibers composed of ___.

metal-coated plastic metal plastic-coated metal core completely covered by metal

Long and narrow ____ pelts are stitched together to make coats.

mink

In Canada and the United States, ___ are often obtained for animals raised on ranches.

mink fur fox fur

Faux leather is made with _____.

multicomponent fabrics

Yarns made of many filament fibers are known as ___.

multifilament

Green cotton is ___.

none of the above

Tufted carpets are ____.

none of the above

Filament yarns can be used as part of ___.

novelty yarns core-spun yarns covered

Castor beans can be used to produce the raw material used to synthesize ___.

nylon

Direct yarn numbering systems is used for ___.

nylon

Which of the following fibers has the lowest specific gravity?

olefin

Rib and basket weaves are variations of _____ weave.

plain

No twist yarns are generally used for ___.

satin fabrics

Spun yarns can be manufactured with ___.

silk cotton rayon

Filament yarns can be manufactured with ___.

silk rayon

In satin weave fabrics, high luster is achieved by using ___.

smooth yarns high luster yarns long floats filament yarns

Braids are used for ___.

wire insulation cords belts trims

Fabric made with ___ fibers have excellent wrinkle recovery.

wool