Fibres

Question 1

Properties of cotton

Answer 1

• cool
• absorbent
• dries slowly
• soft handle
• good drape
• durable
• creases easily
• washable
• ironable

Question 2

Uses of cotton

Answer 2

• T-shirts
• jeans
• towels

Question 3

Properties of linen

Answer 3

• cool
• absorbent
• dries quickly
• stiffer handle
• good drape
• durable
• creases badly
• washable
• ironable

Question 4

Uses of linen

Answer 4

• summer clothing
• tea towels
• table cloths

Question 5

Properties of wool

Answer 5

• warm
• absorbent
• dries slowly
• breathable
• repels rain
• soft or coarse handle
• shrinks - dry clean
• good drape
• non durable
• creases drop out

Question 6

Uses of wool

Answer 6

• jumpers
• suits
• blankets
• hats

Question 7

Properties of silk

Answer 7

• warm
• absorbent
• soft handle
• good lustre
• drapes well
• durable
• creases drop out
• dry clean

Question 8

Uses of silk

Answer 8

• evening wear

* ties

Question 9

Properties of viscose

Answer 9

• low warmth
• absorbent
• dries slowly
• soft handle
• good drape
• non durable
• creases easily
• washable
• ironable

Question 10

Uses of viscose

Answer 10

• shirts
• dresses
• linings

Question 11

Properties of acrylic

Answer 11

• warm
• non absorbent
• dries quickly
• stiffer handle
• good drape
• durable
• crease resistant
• easy care

Question 12

Uses of acrylic

Answer 12

• jumpers
• fleece jackets
• blankets

Question 13

Properties of Nylon (Tactel)

Answer 13

• warm
• absorbent
• dries slowly
• breathable
• repels rain
• shrinks - dry clean
• good drape
• durable
• creases drop out

Question 14

Uses of nylon (Tactel)

Answer 14

• active sportswear
• fleece jackets
• socks
• seat belts

Question 15

Properties of polyester

Answer 15

• low warmth
• non absorbent
• dries quickly
• soft handle
• good stable
• very durable
• crease resistant
• easy care
• recyclable

Question 16

Uses of polyester

Answer 16

• raincoats
• fleece jackets
• children’s nightwear
• medical textiles

Question 17

Properties of microfibres

Answer 17

Polyester/Nylon
• very fine
• blends with other fibres

Thermoplastic polyester/Nylon
• heat-treated creates coils/crimps/loops
• stretchy
• warm

Question 18

Uses of microfibres

Answer 18

Polyester/Nylon
• outdoor clothing
• active sportswear

Thermoplastic polyester/nylon
• underwear
• sportswear
• knitwear
• carpets

Question 19

Properties and uses of polyester/cotton blends

Answer 19

• more easy care
• more crease resistant

• shirts

Question 20

Properties and uses of cotton/Lycra blends

Answer 20

• more comfortable
• more stretchy
• better fit

• jeans

Question 21

Properties and uses of acrylic/wool blends

Answer 21

• less expensive

* trousers

Question 22

Properties of blended elastane (Lycra)

Answer 22

• good handle
• good drape
• durable
• crease resistant
• stretchy
• more comfortable
• easy care
• low warmth
• absorbent

Question 23

Uses of blended elastane (Lycra)

Answer 23

• sportswear
• body hugging clothes
• bandages

Question 24

Properties of blended tencel

Answer 24

• soft handle
• good drape
• breathable
• durable
• crease resistant
• easy care
• biodegradable
• absorbent
• low warmth

Question 25

Uses of blended tencel

Answer 25

* shirts | * jeans

Question 26

General properties of fibre blends

Answer 26

* improved appearance * improved performance * more comfortable * easier to care for * reduces cost

Question 27

What are the 3 stages textiles materials are made in?

Answer 27

* spinning - fibres are spun into yarns * weaving/knitting - yarns become fabrics * finishing - fabrics are finished to make them more useful

Question 28

What are the natural fibres?

Answer 28

* cotton * linen * wool * silk

Question 29

What are the synthetic fibres?

Answer 29

* Viscose * acrylic * Nylon * Polyester

Question 30

Why are synthetic fibres (and silk) not usually spun into yarn?

Answer 30

They are continuous filament fibres. This makes them long, meaning they do not need to be spun into yarn

Question 31

Why do most natural fibres need to be spun into yarn?

Answer 31

They have staple fibres. This means the fibres are short and need to be spun to make them longer

Question 32

Where does cotton come from?

Answer 32

The cotton plant

Question 33

Where does linen come from?

Answer 33

Te flax plant

Question 34

Where does wool come from?

Answer 34

Animals (sheep)

Question 35

Where does silk come from?

Answer 35

Silkworms

Question 36

Where does viscose come from?

Answer 36

Pine trees Or Petrochemicals

Question 37

Where does acrylic nylon and polyester come from

Answer 37

Fossil fuels | Oil and coal