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Question | Answer |
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What is the smallest part of a fabric? | fiber. |
What 3 ways can yarns be made into fabrics? | woven,knitted,and pressed. |
What are the 2 classifications of fibers? | natural and manufactured. |
What are the 2 types of natural fibers? | cellulosic and natural. |
Cellulosic fibers come from plants. Name 2 examples. | linen and cotton. |
Protein fibers come from animals. Name 2 examples. | wool and silk. |
What is the seed pod of the cotton plant called? | boll. |
What machine is used to separate the seeds from the 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. | inexpensive,comfy,and blends well. |
Name 1 disadvantage of cotton fabric. | wrinkle easily. |
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. |
Name 2 advantages of wool. | warm and water resistant. |
Name 2 disadvantages of wool. | stretches and shrinks. |
Which type of wool has short fibers? | woolen. |
Which type of wool has long fibers? | worsted. |
Define virgin or pure wool. | 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 continuous strand. |
What are the two types of silk? |