The Lab Kit Contract found in your lab kit, must be signed, dated and submitted or all future assignments and exams will be locked
TRUE
Greige goods are...
any fabric that has not been finished.
____________ is a term applied to all fibers, yarns, or ___________.
textile, fabric
The first stage in textile production is?
fiber
This is a very large molecule made by connecting many small molecules together and when connected, some form into thin films and are used as textiles.
polymer
Product performance describes
the manner in which a textile product responds when something is done to it.
Sustainability issues address production, use, cleaning, and disposal of textile products.
TRUE
Textiles should perform the same regardless of the target market for which it is intended.
FALSE
Of the items listed here, which one is not considered a component of serviceability?
avalibility
Textile knowledge provides the professional with the ability to make a more informed product development decision.
TRUE
The tenacity of dry fiber may differ from the tenacity when it is wet.
TRUE
Which of the following fiber is an amorphous fiber?
wool
Denier refers to both fiber size and yarn size.
TRUE
Hydrophilic fibers absorb moisture readily?
TRUE
Static is more likely to occur in hydrophobic fibers?
TRUE
Hemp is very strong so it is often used for twine and cords?
TRUE
Natural fibers are typically uniform and consistent?
FALSE
Which of the following is NOT a common property of all cellulosic fibers?
Strong resistance to sunlight
Cotton's high absorbency contributes to it's...
All of the above are correct
Natural cellulosic fiberes are generally _______ wet than dry.
stronger
This is where I can read all instructions and details about my assignments, access any additional resources for my assignments (instructional videos, etc.) and this is where I will submit all of my assignments.
Weekly Modules Tab
Academic dishonesty can be defined as any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students, whether or not the effort is successful.
TRUE
Late exams are allowed in this course.
FALSE
It is your responsibility to ensure that your can interface with Canvas and submit assignments via Canvas. If you are unable to do this you will be unable to be successful in this course.
TRUE
All course due dates are listed in a course schedule at the end of the course syllabus.
TRUE
When discussing serviceability we might consider resiliency as a fiber property that impacts customer satisfaction. Comparing swatch #55 to swatch # 82 which would have better resiliency? (Type swatch # only)
82
This swatch is produced from silkworms that are not controlled, are feed oak and cherry leaves and produce fiber that is not uniform in texture or color.
14
Which swatch indicates a natural protein at the yarn stage of textile development?
N25
Wool dries slowly so it allows the wearer to stay comfortable?
TRUE
Wool inherently has great luster.
FALSE
Mohair is produced by this animal shown in the image.
Angora goat
Silk yarns are...?
naturally filament, but sometimes staple and spun into yarns.
Lumen is a unique physical structure of wool?
FALSE
Angora rabbit wool has great dye ability?
FALSE
Which of the following is TRUE about the properties of silk?
Duppioni silk yarn is irregular in diameter with a thick-and-thin appearance.
The medulla is absent in the fine wool fabrics?
TRUE
Static cling can be minimized by using additives during the fiber spinning process?
TRUE
You can change the size of a fiber by changing the size of the opening in the spinneret?
TRUE
Multicellular fibers imitate the air cells of some animal hair such as, _________.
wool
A controlled stretching of fibers immediately after extrusion produces high _____ fibers.
tenacity
A _________ fiber is a fiber that consists of two polymers that are chemically different, physically different or both.
Bicomponent
Low-elongation modifications are used in manufactured fibers to increase the strength and abrasion resistance when weaker fibers are blended with stronger fibers.
TRUE
Generally, the least expensive spinning method is...?
melt spinning
Rayon was originally referred to as "artificial _______".
silk
Which of the following is a regenerated fiber?
rayon
Acetate has ______ resiliency and elastic recovery.
poor
Acetate, an ester of cellulose, has the same chemical structure as cotton?
FALSE
Compared to Acetate, Rayon has higher absorbency, generates no static and has better abrasion resistance?
TRUE
Acetate is often used as a lining for garments because of its silk-like hand?
TRUE
Acetate has significant fume fading problems?
TRUE
The two type of manufactured fibers are
regenerated and synthetic
This swatch represents a regenerated fiber that is produced from wood pulp (cellulose). It requires significant processing, using chemicals, to produce but is considered more sustainable than acetate.
23
This swatch is rayon made from bamboo but it is sold and marketed as bamboo.
22
Polyester is as transparent as Nylon?
FALSE
Olefin has excellent ______ abilities.
wicking
Which of the following fibers can be stretched at least 100% and still have excellent recovery?
Elasterell-p
Sheer hosiery is less durable than opaque hosiery?
TRUE
Acrylic is often heat-set to maintain its shape?
FALSE
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of synthetic fibers?
Hygroscopic
Heat setting is...?
When heat is used to stabilize yarns or fabrics made of heat-sensitive fibers.
Nylon is related, chemically, to these protein fibers?
Silk and wool
To produce a nylon or polyester fiber that mimics silk, the best cross-sectional shape would be ____?
Trilobal
Many recycled polyester fibers are produced primarily from fiber-grade, not bottle grade?
FALSE
Which of the following is TRUE about the properties of Olefin?
Olefin has poor absorbency.
This is the oldest elastomer and the least expensive.
natural rubber
Rubber has excellent dyeability?
FALSE
This special use fiber is found in home insulation.
fiberglass
Lastol is an elastic form of Nylon? false
...
This special use fiber is inherently flame resistant and also goes by the trade name Kevlar.
aramid
Which fiber is an incombustible textile fiber which makes it suitable for textile end uses in public places?
glass
Stainless steel fibers are staple fiber?
FALSE
Which of the following fiber is NOT elastomer fiber?
sulfur
This describes the ability of a fiber or fabric to exhibit high retractive forces that mold or shape the body.
power stretch
This fiber was introduced in 1963 and has several trade names including Kevlar. It has exceptional strength and is fire resistant.
aramid
Which of the following fibers can be elongated up to 600%?
Elastoester
Swatch # 90 is different from Swatch # 91 because..
Swatch 90 is made from filament yarns and not spun yarns
Swatch N11 is a higher quality yarn than Swatch N7?
TRUE
Which of the following factor determines the number of filaments in the yarns?
The number of holes in the spinneret.
Which of the following affects the luster of Smooth-Filament Yarn?
A & B
The drawing step is repeated once more for carded slivers.
TRUE
These yarns have more luster because of their smooth nature than spun yarns.
smooth-filament
Which operation in processing staple fibers cleans and aligns the fibers forming carded slivers?
carding
___________ yarns are made by a second twisting operation combining two or more single yarns.
ply
Yarn number refers to the...?
yarn size and fineness
Yarn quality is not related to the degree of uniformity within the yarn?
FALSE
Denier is the weight in grams of 9000 meters of fiber or yarn?
TRUE
Yarn number 70 is finer than yarn number 100?
FALSE
The space through which the filling yarn is inserted is the...?
shed
An even sided twill weave has no technical face or back?
TRUE
Plain weave fabrics are the fabrics that have a woven-in novelty design on the surface?
FALSE
The process of passing yarns back and forth in the shed is referred to as...?
picking
Which of the following is not a plain weave or a variation of the plain weave? Cheviot
...
On-grain woven fabrics are considered higher quality than off-grain woven fabrics?
TRUE
Of the following fabrics, which is the stiffest?
buckram
Woven-pile fabric is less pliable than other pile fabrics? true
...
A double cloth is...?
B & C
A fabric with an open appearance and warp yarns that create a figure 8 over each other is called...?
Leno
Which of the following fabrics is NOT made on a jacquard loom?
Kersey
The jacquard loom was the founding technology for the following?
computers
Bedford cord is a heavy fabric with wide warp cords used for bedspreads, upholstery, and slacks. Its spun warp yarns are larger than the filling yarns?
TRUE
Using your Textile Swatch Kit, swatch 24 is an example of an _______ weave whereas, swatch 53 is an example of a _______ weave?
unbalanced, balanced
Which swatch represents a weft pile knit?
142
Tulle is an example of tricot-net fabric?
TRUE
Wrinkle recovery of knitted fabrics is influenced by...?
Both A & B
The process, called_____, is used to shape garment parts like armholes, neckline curves, collar points, and finish edges?
fashioning
An end use for knitted fleece could be sweat shirts?
TRUE
When compared to weaving, knitting ...?
is faster
Which statement is not true about rib knits?
rib knits cannot easily be stretched.
Yarns move vertically in filling-knit fabric?
FALSE
Which statement is not true when comparing knit to woven fabric?
Knits are more stable in use and care than woven fabrics.
This swatch is made from solution and includes an expanded film with a foam base.
swatch #162
Foams are relatively weak and are not used by themselves?
TRUE
Fur is any animal skin or part of an animal skin where hair, fleece, or fur fibers are attached?
TRUE
This swatch is made from fibers (a nonwoven) and is created using heat, moisture and agitation. You created this type of fabric struture in class with a piece of yarn?
Swatch # 13
This images shows which type of carpet?
Tufted
Supported films are typically attached to woven, knit, or nonwoven fabrics?
TRUE
The properties of nonwovens are controlled by the following factors EXCEPT?
The numbers of the fibers used in the web.
Nonwoven fabric webs become fabrics through _________.
All of the above
Bleaching is a finishing process that prepares the fabric for further processing such as dyeing?
TRUE
Drying is used especially with natural fibers to minimize mildew and weight?
TRUE
Crabbing is a wool-finishing process used to set wool fabrics. Fabrics are immersed first in cold water, and then in hot water, and passed between rollers as in simple calendaring?
FALSE
Finishes can be both visible and invisible on the surface of the fabric?
TRUE
Solvent finishing responds to a need to decrease water pollution, but requires higher energy costs?
FALSE
Degumming of silk usually is done in cold water with detergent?
FALSE
All greige (grey) goods must undergo cleaning to be made ready to accept any finish?
TRUE
This swatch is made from fibers (a non woven) and is created using heat, moisture and agitation. You created this type of fabric structure in class with a piece of yarn?
13
Swatch # 168 is what type of fabrication method?
Composite
This swatch is made from solution and includes an expanded film with a foam base.
162
This type of finish removes something from the fabric during finishing.
Subtractive
Which of the following is NOT a type of finish that changes the reflection of light on the fabric surface?
sizing
______ or sanding is a process used to make fine silky fabrics or manufactured fibers.
Sueding
The padding machine applies the finish to one side only, usually to the back of the fabric?
FALSE
This is an example of a cir� finish?
FALSE
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.
Compared to a napped wool fabric a napped cotton fabric insulates just as well?
FALSE
Finishes can be both visible and invisible on the surface of the fabric?
TRUE
A flame resistant fabric will burn but eventually will self-extinguish even if still exposed to the flame source?
TRUE
_________ shrinkage happens each time you care for the textile product.
progessive
Relaxation shrinkage occurs during care and usually only during the first wash cycle?
TRUE
Waterproof fabrics will not wet regardless of the force or time exposed to the fabric.
TRUE
Durable press are items that can retain their shape even after multiple washes?
TRUE
Microencapusulated finishes allow medicine, perfumes, and lotions to be encapsulated into the fiber and then released through abrasion?
TRUE
Wool has lower progressive shrinkage than cotton or flax?
FALSE
__________ print is a printing technique that removes color on piece-dyed fabric by printing with bleach paste.
discharge
Colorway describes the variety of color options available in a particular fabric or textile product?
TRUE
Which of the following fabrics is made from a resist dye?
batik
Compared to pigments you must use a large amount of dyes to color large quantities of fabric?
FALSE
__________ have wash-down problems and _____________ have high color strength.
Pigments, dyes
Which of the following fabrics are yarn dyed?
Gingham
Piece dyeing generally costs less than to fiber or yarn dyeing?
TRUE