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The strength of the domestic textile industry today is in its ability to:

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be innovative

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Who buys up the products produced that exceeded what you had orders for called?

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Jobber

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A company which owns machinery to produce fabric is a:

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Mill

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Fabrics used for luggage would usually be categorized in which end use grouping?

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Industrial

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Over-the-counter sales of fabric are

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fabrics sold at retail

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A textile converter buys ________ and converts it to ________ .

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greige goods, finished fabric

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A filament fiber is a short textile fiber.

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False

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The shape and size of manufactured fibers are determined by

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the spinnerette

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The first and smallest building block of a fabric is

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fiber

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A fashion buyer or interior designer need textile knowledge to

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select appropriate fabrics for a particular end-use such as a child's dress, draperies, or bed linens.

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A factor that helps determine the "hand" of a fiber is

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cross-sectional shape.

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Flexibility, as a fiber property, will allow the fiber to

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drape well

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Resiliency is a fiber property that allows the fiber

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to spring back to shape after being creased or twisted.

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Static electricity can cause

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all answers are correct

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A crimped fiber will usually give a fabric ________ than if it were thin and straight.

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better cover

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Luster of a fabric is significantly affected by the fiber's

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all answers are correct

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A thermoplastic fiber makes the fabric and garment

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Permanently crease retentive

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A triangular shaped fiber will feel harsher and hide soil better than a round fiber.

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true

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A resilient fiber should help a garment to have

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greater wrinkle resistance

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A durable fabric usually contains fibers which are

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abrasion resistant

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A textile fiber can always be identified through the burning test.

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False

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Acetate is a _______ fiber.

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weak

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Which fiber wrinkles the most?

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cotton

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Acetone (nail polish remover) can be used to identify an acetate fabric because the acetone

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dissolves the acetate.

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A 100% flax fabric is called

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linen

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Tussah silk is produced from cultivated silk worms.

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false

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Cotton

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is stronger wet than dry

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You want a fabric for warm, permanently pleated winter skirts to sell in Chicago. Your best choice would be

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50% polyester/50% wool

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All cotton blouse fabrics

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are naturally comfortable to the skin; need no special finish

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Chemical composition is used as the basis for designating generic fiber names.

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true

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What is the most desirable end-use for glass fibers?

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Draperies

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Lyocell best approximates the characteristics of

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cotton

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Rayon's absorbency is _____ for a manufactured fiber.

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excellent

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Acrylic is a _____ substitute.

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wool

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You need to select a fiber for an area rug that will be in a sunny entry. Which fiber is the best choice?

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acrylic

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A HWM rayon is superior to a viscose rayon because it

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has better wet strength

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Which fiber "felts" when laundered?

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wool

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After burning part of a filament fabric, and finding that it smells like burning paper, you apply acetone to the fabric. The fabric dissolves. The fabric is most likely made of

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100% acetate

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What was the first thermoplastic fiber on the market?

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acetate

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A 100% flax fabric is called

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linen

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Staple fibers are the basis for making textured yarns.

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false

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Fabrics made from worsted yarns are softer and generally fuzzier than fabrics made from woolen yarns.

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false

question

Crepe twist yarns are yarns with very high twist.

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true

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Texturized filament yarns may have

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all of the above

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A potential garment performance problem related to the use of textured polyester yarn fabric is

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snagging

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Spun yarns are generally smoother, stronger and more lustrous than filament yarns.

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False

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Combed yarn cotton is spun from fiber which is

answer

long staple

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The word used to describe the size or weight of filament yarns is denier. Answer Question 8 answers

answer

True

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Yarns that have interesting surface effects such as lumps and curls are called ______ yarns.

answer

novelty

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Assuming all else is the same, the yarn that would result in the sheerest polyester chiffon is

answer

30 denier yarn

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You wish to imitate a wool sweater with a manufactured fiber. Which should you buy?

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Dralon®

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A reason for using plied spun yarns instead of singles is

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stronger than singles when both are the same size.

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When two or more fibers are present in a single-spun yarn, it is called a blended yarn.

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True

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The combination of fibers you would look for in a "one size fits all" garment to get the best combination of strength and stretch is

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nylon/spandex

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Textured yarns are generally bright and lustrous.

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false

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Yarns composed of relatively short lengths of fiber are called novelty yarns.

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False

question

Comparing yarns of high twist with yarns of low twist, generally you would find that

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high twist is stronger.

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Work clothes are best made from

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cotton

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Most textured yarns are produced from fibers which are

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thermoplastic

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Very fine cotton yarns are called carded yarns.

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False

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The most rapid and economical change that can be made on a loom is

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change the filling yarn

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Selvage is a term used to describe

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the finished edge of a woven fabric.

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Which loom will produce fabric the fastest?

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shuttleless loom

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To make woven fabrics, yarns are

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interlaced

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The simplest and most used weave is

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plain

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If all yarns remain the same size, as the picks per inch are increased, you get

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increased cost and weight

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Ribs are the horizontal ridges in a woven fabric.

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True

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Rib and basket weaves are variations of the

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plain weave

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A weave which produces a diagonal line in the cloth

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twill

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Lengthwise yarns are known as

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warp

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Dobby shirting is a name of a fabric which has

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small geometric designs woven in

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Assuming all is equal except the weave, which fabric is the least likely to snag?

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plain weave

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Velvet is an example of

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a cut warp pile weave

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You want to stock a line of expensive evening jackets, for women, that have an elaborate woven-in design. You would look for a fabric made with a

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jacquard weave

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When purchasing an open weave fabric for curtains, the most stable fabric would be made in the

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leno weave

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The pile weave fabric listed below is

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corduroy

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Marquisette fabric is made from an open weave in which warp yarns twist around the filling yarns. The name of this weave is

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leno weave

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Luster in satin fabrics is a result of

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all of the above

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In a basket-weave fabric

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two or more warp yarns pass over and under two or more filling yarns

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Floats in a fabric

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all of the above.

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The simplest and most used weave is

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plain

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Floats in a fabric

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all of the above.

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Selvage is a term used to describe

answer

the finished edge of a woven fabric.

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Usually the thinner yarns in a woven fabric are the filling yarns.

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False

question

The most rapid and economical change that can be made on a loom is

answer

change the filling yarn

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A fabric with a jacquard design used as a tablecloth is damask.

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True

question

Gabardine fabric is usually made with a twill weave.

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True

question

If all yarns remain the same size, as the picks per inch are increased, you get

answer

increased cost and weight

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Which woven fabric uses yarns to create a ribbed effect?

answer

all of these

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When a yarn passes over two or more adjacent yarns, it is referred to as

answer

float

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Mosquito netting fabric is best made with a leno weave.

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True

question

A herringbone design is made with a satin weave.

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False

question

The most rapid and economical change that can be made on a loom is

answer

change the filling yarn

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Ribs are the horizontal ridges in a woven fabric.

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True

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Tapestry is made with dobby designs on a dobby loom.

answer

False

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Which loom will produce fabric the fastest?

answer

shuttleless loom

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Fabrics elongate most in which direction?

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bias

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The pile weave fabric listed below is

answer

corduroy

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Wale is a term used with velvet fabric.

answer

False

question

Velvet is an example of

answer

a cut warp pile weave

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Rib knits are most commonly used for

answer

wrists and neck openings of sweaters

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The most rapid textile production is

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tricot

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A knit shirt/top made of a cotton rib knit would generally be a heavier fabric with greater stretch than one made of cotton jersey knit.

answer

True

question

A course in a knit fabric is a horizontal row of stitches.

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True

question

Fashion marks on a knitted garment are an indication that

answer

it is of better quality

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The lengthwise grain in a knit fabric corresponds to the _____, the _____ is the crosswise grain

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wales, courses

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The tuck stitch may be used to

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a and b are both correct

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Most weft knitting is circular knitting.

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True

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Knitted stripes in a weft knit fabric are usually horizontal stripes.

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True

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Jersey fabrics look the same on both sides.

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False

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The knitted fabric most used in lingerie is

answer

tricot

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The crochet look currently popular in tops and the thermal knit made for long underwear are both usually made on a _____ knitting machine.

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raschel

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Raschel knits are

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warp knits

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Raschel knitting can be used to make

answer

lace and open fabrics

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Tricot fabrics may be recognized by a slightly zigzag/diagonal series of yarns on one side.

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True

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The higher the number of the cut in a knit fabric

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the greater wales per inch

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Warp knits as compared to weft knits are generally

answer

more stable than weft knits

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Laid-in yarns in weft and warp knitting

answer

improve stability of knit fabrics

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Most T-shirts are made from circular knit jersey.

answer

True

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Sliver knitting is used to produce

answer

fake fur fabric

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Which of these products would be the most appropriate use for felt fabric?

answer

hats

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Practically all embroidery sold in the UNited States is machine-made on the

answer

Schiffli machine

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Which of the following structures will provide a greater degree of insulation?

answer

foam laminate

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Nonwoven materials are important in

answer

all of the above

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While some would argue that real lace must be handmade, which machine was designed to make lace?

answer

leavers machine

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Felt fabrics

answer

all of the above are true.

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Disposable nonwoven wipes are being used in consumer facial care for cleaning and moisterizing.

answer

True

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Most carpets in the United States are made by

answer

tufting

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When thermoplastic fibers are used to produce nonwoven material, they are usually held together by adhesive.

answer

False

question

Nonwoven products

answer

can be biodegradable and eco-friendly

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Solution dyed colors are not possible with

answer

cotton

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A fabric that changes color when subjected to different lighting conditions has a problem called:

answer

metamerism

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Which class of coloring can be used on any fiber?

answer

pigments

question

The least expensive method of dyeing listed is

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piece dyeing

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The dye method used to produce a green and white plaid pattern in a 100% cotton broadcloth is

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yarn dyeing

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Heather effect in a 100% woolen fabric is accomplished by _______ dyeing.

answer

stock

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Last minute color decisions are possible when you use ______ dyeing.

answer

garment

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No single dye class is capable of dyeing all textile fibers.

answer

True

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Pigment coloring may be done as fiber, yarn, piece or garment.

answer

False

question

One difficulty with computer shade matching and dye formulations is that there is no way to control metamerism.

answer

False

question

Pigment prints and heat transfer prints are practically the same and one would have difficulty in identifying one from the other.

answer

False

question

In producing resist prints, fabric is first dyed then printed with a chemical which removes the original color in the pattern area.

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False

question

Pigment (dry) prints should only be dry cleaned, not laundered.

answer

False

question

A direct print is one in which

answer

the design is printed onto a white fabric

question

In a print pattern, getting the colors to match up correctly without distortion or unintended overlap is called

answer

registration

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Warp prints can be identified because examination of the fabric will reveal that the fabric warp yarns possess a printed patte

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True

question

The method of printing likely to be used to produce a drapery fabric with a large repeat pattern in an exclusive limited production design would be

answer

flatbed or automatic screen printing

question

Which print method would best simulate woven dotted swiss?

answer

flock printing

question

Heat-transfer printing would be most effective on a fabric made from

answer

100% polyester interlock

question

The print method that produces the fewest yards of second quality fabric is

answer

heat-transfer printing

question

An overprint is a print where

answer

the design is printed onto a previously dyed fabric

question

The ageing of prints refers to

answer

setting of print colors by steaming

question

Heat-transfer printing would be most effective on a fabric made from

answer

100% polyester interlock

question

Similar effects to discharge printing are obtained by using

answer

overprinting

question

A pigment print is identifiable because

answer

the printed design is stiffer than the rest of the fabric

question

The method of printing likely to be used to produce a drapery fabric with a large repeat pattern in an exclusive limited production design would be

answer

flatbed or automatic screen printing

question

Roller printing is advantageous when large yardage of the same patterns need to be printed.

answer

True

question

Unlike solid color dyeing, metamerism will not be a problem with the colors in printed designs.

answer

False

question

Hand screen, automatic flat screen and rotary screen are the three categories of screen printing.

answer

True

question

The print method that produces the fewest yards of second quality fabric is

answer

heat-transfer printing

question

A finish used on faille fabric to give it a water-stained or tree bark appearance is

answer

moire

question

A finish that would ensure that a 100% cotton woven fabric would not shrink in laundering is

answer

compressive shrinkage

question

Fabrics that are given a resin finish to improve wrinkle resistance have a tendency to become

answer

stiffer

question

Glazed chintz is produced by

answer

calender operations

question

A finish used on wool fabric that would make it desirable for use in an overcoat is

answer

fulling

question

Permanent shrink resistance on thermoplastic fiber fabrics can be achieved by

answer

heat setting

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Flame resistant, flame retardant, fire resistant, and fire retardant are all synonymous terms used interchangeably in the textile industry.

answer

True

question

Residual shrinkage is the continuing shrinkage which occurs each time a garment is laundered or dry cleaned.

answer

False

question

Foam finishing of fabrics may be done to conserve water, heat energy and reductions in waste disposals.

answer

True

question

Mercerizing cotton

answer

all of the above

question

Finishes using microcapsules can provide the following effect

answer

all of these

question

Finishing now uses nano technology to provide certain fabric properties. Define nano technology:

answer

manipulating molecular structures

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Flame resistant finishes must be used on all fabrics used in hospitals.

answer

False

question

Permanent embossed finishes can be achieved when

answer

the fabrics are made from thermoplastic fibers

question

Cotton organdy is an example of a finish known as acid stiffening.

answer

True

question

Ultraviolet-absorbent finishes or fabric provide protection from effects of sunlight.

answer

True

question

Fabrics marketed under the sanforized trade name have been resin treated and are durable press.

answer

False

question

A closely woven fabric, usually nylon, with a shiny wet look appearance will have a ciré finish.

answer

True

question

A chemical finish for softening cotton fabrics involves the application of silicone compounds.

answer

True

question

Garments with durable-press finishes have better resistance to abrasion than similar garments without durable press.

answer

False

question

Oily soils such as gravy stains and motor oil stains are best removed by

answer

dry cleaning

question

Enzyme pre-treatments should be used to remove stains such as coffee, fruit stains, gravey, etc. from wool or silk garments.

answer

false

question

With commercial dry cleaning

answer

vitually no chemical damage to garments occur

question

Soaps in hard water

answer

a and b

question

Re-deposition is caused by

answer

insufficient quantity of soap or detergent

question

Fluorescent brighteners used in many packaged soaps are most useful in

answer

natural daylight

question

The functioning of a bleach accomplishes

answer

oxidation of certain soils, stains, and pigments

question

Hard water

answer

contains dissolved calcium or magnesium salts

question

Fashion designers should avoid combining heavy-weight and light-weight fabrics in the same garment because they may present later problems in dry cleaning.

answer

true

question

Practically all dyed or printed fabrics are colorfast to dry cleaning.

answer

true

question

A push/pull fabric may be constructed of woven or knitted material.

answer

True

question

Detergents containing phosphates have been banned in some locales because they cause environmental imbalances in sewers and waste streams.

answer

true

question

COOLMAX® is

answer

modified polyester that functions as a moisture transport

question

Cold weather insulation fabrics depend on

answer

all of the above

question

Fabrics with a vinyl plastic coating

answer

become stiff and brittle when dry cleaned

question

Which buttons and accessories made from the following material will dissolve in dry cleaning solvent (perchlorethylene)?

answer

polystyrene

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Polartec® is an insulation fabric that is

answer

knitted

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Gore-tex® is a material

answer

completely waterproof and breathable

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Primaloft® is an insulation fabric that is

answer

a microdenier batting

question

Polypropylene fiber is used as a component in many moisture transport fabrics because of its ability to wick moisture.

answer

True

question

Naugahyde® is a well known plastic product used to make textile fibers.

answer

False

question

Nano technology is the science and technology of manipulating molecular structures.

answer

True

question

Which of these is classified as a geotextile application?

answer

all of these

question

One method of providing moisture transport capabilities on fibers is

answer

chemically grafting hydrophilic molecules to hydrophobic fibers

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Which of these is considered a plastic fiber?

answer

nylon

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Vinyl plastic can be made to look like leather by

answer

calendering process

question

Why is Gore-tex® waterproof yet breathable?

answer

water molecules are larger than air molecules

question

Nanotechnology

answer

can permanently alter fiber properties

question

Push-pull fabrics are

answer

a hydrophobic fiber yarn next to the skin; a hydrophilic fiber yarn on the next layer.

question

Moisture transport fabrics are usually made from cotton.

answer

False

question

Stitching of components for quilts and comforters may be done by sewing methods or by electronic welding.

answer

True

question

An important property of drapery fabrics is

answer

fastness to sunlight

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Shag carpet is characterized by its Iona pile yarns which lie down rather than stand erect.

answer

True

question

Carpeting can be woven or tufted, but not knitted.

answer

False

question

A mandatory federal regulation requires that carpeting meet specific minimum standards for

answer

flammability

question

A common construction for window casement cloth would be

answer

leno weave

question

Railroading a pattern means

answer

the fabric length may be used horizontally in pattern repeat without seaming (on a sofa, for example)

question

The primary reason for not using wool as a carpet fiber is that it cannot be made permanently moth-proof.

answer

False

question

An interior designer selecting carpeting for a commercial (contract) installation

answer

must obtain up-to-date pertinent fire code standards for the local installation area

question

Frieze is the name of a fabric and also the name of a particular carpet pile.

answer

True

question

Wilton and Axminster carpets are

answer

types of woven carpet

question

Fabrics used for upholstery should meet certain prescribed standards for seam slippage.

answer

True

question

A coating latex applied to the carpet back provides dimensional stability.

answer

True

question

Which of the following fibers would be inappropriate for an unlined drapery?

answer

nylon

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Flamestitch is the name of a

answer

fabric design or pattern

question

Anti-static properties in carpeting can never be made permanent. Frequent renewal is therefore required.

answer

False

question

A carpet padding has no effect on the durability of a carpet.

answer

False

question

A widely used jacquard woven fabric for dining room table cloths is called

answer

damask

question

Fabrics made from acetate when used for curtains should be

answer

solution dyed

question

Upholstery fabrics can never be made flame resistant unless the fiber is inherently fire-retardant.

answer

False

question

A factor that improves covering power is

answer

fiber crimp

question

What would be the result if the filling yarns of a 100% cotton plain-weave fabric are replaced with slub novelty yarns of similar weight?

answer

the abrasion resistance will be reduced

question

Which factor in fabric construction which would increase the resistance to abrasion

answer

high yarns per inch

question

A pick glass will help in a clearer examination of fabrics.

answer

True

question

Which of the following statements is true?

answer

tightly twisted yarns reduce flammability

question

A six ounce per square yard fabric would probably be used for pants (bottom-weight).

answer

True

question

A 100 x 70 fabric should be weaker than a comparable 80 ⋅ 60 fabric.

answer

False

question

One designation used to express fabric weight is linear yards per pound.

answer

True

question

A napped (brushed) fabric will prbably provide less insulation than if it were not napped.

answer

False

question

A woven fabric with flat yarns will probably have poorer cover than a comparably made fabric with thin, round yarns.

answer

False

question

A fabric normally tested for bursting strengths:

answer

jersey knit

question

Reasons for fluctuations in the data when testing a textile material include

answer

all answers correct

question

Independent textile testing laboratories are

answer

used to verify a product's claim

question

Colorfastness to crocking is especially important for

answer

piece dyed fabrics used for upholstery

question

A fabric with high tear strength and low breaking strength

answer

gauze

question

The wear test

answer

provides excellent results

question

Textile product testing is expanding because of

answer

all of the above

question

Fiber with which there is a major colorfastness to gas fading problem

answer

acetate

question

The fabric on which pills are more likely to occur:

answer

brushed polyester sweater

question

Difficulties in making direct correlations between textile tests and fabric end use include:

answer

all of the above

question

Substances that are detrimental to the environment can contaminate

answer

all of the above

question

Information and responsibility regarding sustainable fashion flows

answer

all answers correct

question

Cleaning products that meet Eco Logo and Green Seal safety standards are encouraged to be used.

answer

True

question

A product that is labeled "environmentally friendly."

answer

Probably causes little or no harm to the environment

question

Majority of shoppers are influenced mainly by sustainability and not color and style.

answer

False

question

Product usually recycled

answer

dry cleaning solvent

question

Very few countries grow organic cotton.

answer

False

question

Safety regulations require workers in some areas of a mill or plant to wear acoustical protection.

answer

True

question

Recycling

answer

none of these is true

question

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is responsible for flammability standards of textile

answer

True

question

Which fabrication is the best choice to make men's pajamas for Christmas?

answer

Cotton flannelette

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A crimped fiber will usually give a fabric ______ than if it were thin and straight.

answer

Better cover

question

Which fabrication has warmth achieved through its method of construction?

answer

Cotton flannelette

question

A durable fabric usually contains fibers which are

answer

Abrasion resistant

question

What do suede and flannel have in common?

answer

Finishing

question

If the filling yarns of 100% cotton plain-weave fabric are replaced with slub novelty yarns of similar weight.

answer

the abrasion resistance will be reduced

question

You make carpeting at popular prices, which fabrication do you use?

answer

Nylon tufted pile

question

Which item would most likely be constructed from staple yarns?

answer

Blanket

question

If you manufactured bathing suits, which fabrication would you use?

answer

Nylon/spandex filling knit

question

The shape and size of manufactured fibers are determined by

answer

The spinnerette

question

According to TFPIA, Asia could be the country of origin for an imported garment.

answer

False

question

The Care Labeling Act

answer

applies to almost all apparel products

question

The Flammable Fabrics Act specifies that the item that must be made flame retardent is

answer

an infant's pajamas

question

Which is automatically exempt from the requirements of the Permanent Care Label Act?

answer

gloves

question

A manufacturer of a sheer blouse might request an exemption under the Care Labeling Act for the following reason

answer

the use of a sewn-in label would detract from the appearance of the blouse

question

According to TFPIA, "pima cotton" can be included on the label but "solution-dyed acetate" can not.

answer

False

question

The Flammable Fabrics Act places the testing responsibility upon the

answer

manufacturer

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Who is responsible for the accuracy of a care label?

answer

garment manufacturer

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The Flammable Fabrics Act

answer

is a federal law that applies to most apparel and home furnishings products

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Which of these labels is correct?

answer

60% acetate, 40% wool

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