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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 fibers |
| What are the 2 types of natural fibers | cellulosic natural or protein natural |
| Cellulosic fibers come from plants. Name 2 examples. | cotten and linen |
| Protein fibers come from animals. Name 2 examples | wool and cashmere |
| What is the seed pod of the cotton plant called? | cotten bolls |
| What machine is used to separate the seeds from the cotton? | mechanical stripper |
| Combing produces a higher quality cotton fiber. Name the 2 types of higher quality cotton | pima and egyptian |
| Name 3 advantages of cotton fabric. | does not cling, strong when wet,and soft |
| Name 1 disadvantage of cotton fabric. | wrinkles easily |
| Linen comes from the stem of the flax plant. Why is it more expensive than cotton? | linen production 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. | wrinkle-resistant & warm |
| Name 2 disadvantages of wool. | shrinks, shinny with wear. |
| Which type of wool has short fibers? | woolen |
| Which type of wool has long fibers | worsted |
| Define virgin or pure wool | virgin is lighter and pure heavier |
| What is the science of sericulture? | to produce silkworn seeds |
| What do silkworms eat to make silk | mullberry leaves |
| Silk is the only natural filament fabric. What is a filament? | one long strain of silk |
| What are the two types of silk? | raw silk and cultrated |