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Fabric-A. Cote
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the smallest part of a fabric? | A Fiber |
| What 3 ways can yarns be made into fabrics? | Woven, Knitted, or Pressed |
| What are the 2 classifications of fibers? | Natural Fibers or Manufactured |
| What are the 2 types of natural fibers? | Cellulosic Natural or Protein Natural |
| Cellulosic fibers come from plants. Name 2 examples. | Cotton and Linen |
| Protein fibers come from animals. Name 2 examples. | Wool and Silk |
| What is the seed pod of the cotton plant called? | Bolls |
| What machine is used to separate the seeds from the cotton? | Cotton Gin |
| Combing produces a higher quality cotton fiber. Name the 2 types of higher quality cotton. | Pima and Egyptian |
| Name 3 advantages of cotton fabric. | Soft and absorbent Comfy when it's hot Takes dyes and prints well |
| Name 1 disadvantage of cotton fabric. | Wrinkles easy |
| Linen comes from the stem of the flax plant. Why is it more expensive than cotton? | Requires more hand labor |
| Name 1 advantage of linen. | Very strong |
| Name 1 disadvantage of linen. | Expensive |
| Wool comes from the fleece of the sheep. When are sheep sheared? | Spring months |
| Name 2 advantages of wool. | Less expensive fuzzy and warm |
| Name 2 disadvantages of wool. | Harmed by bleach Harmed by sunlight |
| Which type of wool has short fibers? | Woolen |
| Which type of wool has long fibers? | Worsted |
| Define virgin or pure wool. | Use fibers that have never been used |
| What is the science of sericulture? | Silk |
| What do silkworms eat to make silk? | Mulberry leaves |
| Silk is the only natural filament fabric. What is a filament? | One long sttrand |
| What are the two types of silk? | Raw and cultivated |
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