TAM Chap17-18

_________-________ finishes have resins that fix fibers firmly into the yarn so that they don't break off as easily

Abrasion-resistant

Which finished fabric name doesn't reflect the change in appearance or the technique?

Broadcloth

Which is NOT-TRUE about shrinkage control?

Cotton has high progressive shrinkage. Relaxation shrinkage occurs every time you wash a textile product. Progressive shrinkage occurs during the first wash cycle only.

Embossing, plisse, and flocking are examples of a luster finishing technique.

False

Embroidery finishing would be considered a temporary finish?

False

Glazed finishing is considered a permanent finish.

False

Hand builders are used to improve the dyeability of fabrics.

False

Shrinkage-control treatments for rayon increase fiber swelling and make it resistant to distortion.

False

Special Purpose Finishes are applied to the fabric to enhance the aesthetic of the fabric.

False

This is an example of a ciré finish.

False

When applying an aesthetic finish the following is true.

It may change the fabric name.

Aesthetic finishes can be categorized by how they change the appearance of the fabric. Which categories best describe these changes?

Luster, drape, texture and hand.

This reduces heat transfer and alters fabric appearance as well as minimize air and water permeability.

Metallic

Rippled or wood-grain effect taffeta is called.

Moiré

Which of the following is NOT true about Napping?

Napping is more expensive than many other ways of producing a three-dimensional fabric.

Which of the following is NOT a type of finish that would change light reflections on the fabric surface?

Sizing Sueding

Which of the following is True about soil and stain-release finishes?

Soil and stain resistant finishes are typically temporary.They reduce the amount of soiling on the textile product be repelling soil from the surface.Untreated cotton is hydrophilic and will release oily soil when laundered.

This type of finish removes something from the fabric during finishing.

Subtractive

Which of the following are produced by abrading fabrics to create a soft hand and look?

Sueded Peachskin Sanded

______ or sanding is a process used to make fine silky fabrics or manufactured fibers.

Sueding

Aesthetic finishes are quicker but less expensive than incorporating the design into the structure of the fabric as it is produced.

True

Compared to a wool napped fabric a cotton napped fabric insulates just as well.

True

Durable press are items that can retain their shape even after multiple washes.

True

Embroidered fabrics are decorated through hand or machine sewed designs applied with thread.

True

Flannel is an all-wool napped fabric.

True

If a fabric is flame resistant it will resist combustion when exposed to flame.

True

Light reflecting finishes are used on fabrics to increase the visibility of its wearers in low-light conditions.

True

Microencapusulated finishes allow medicine, perfumes, and lotions to be encapsulated into the fiber and then released through abrasion.

True

Nike's Dri-Fit™ is an example of a special purpose finish that removes sweat from the wearer's skin to help cool the body.

True

Progressive shrinkage happens through multiple care cycles.

True

Relaxation shrinkage occurs during the first wash cycle.

True

Wool has higher progressive shrinkage than cotton or flax.

True

Which of the following is Not-True about water-absorbent finishes?

Water-absorbent finishes increase the moisture absorbency of the fabric and decrease its dry time. Zelcon is a trade name for a polymer finish applied to nylon, polyester, and acrylic that improves surface wicking. Hydrolon is a finish that wicks perspiration to the outer layer of a garment.

What is true about waterproof fabric

Will not wet regardless of the amount of time it is exposed to water or the force with which the water strikes the fabric. Are typically films or coated fabrics. Are permanent.

This is an example of ______ finish. An aesthetic finish that changes the texture and hand of the fabric by applying a fine natural or synthetic fiber to the base fabric to imitate pile fabrics.

flocking

Plasticized finishes are typically applied to which weight of fabric?

heavy

These type of finishes minimize the formation of tiny balls on the surface of fabric.

pilling-resistant

Soil-stain release finishes are applied on cotton and polyester blends.

true