Clothing and Textiles

Question 1

1A zip fastener is commonly used for

Easy

A. pockets only B. collars only C. hems D. openings in skirts and trousers

Question 2

2Which fibre absorbs moisture well and is comfortable in hot weather?

Easy

A. nylon B. acrylic C. cotton D. polyester

Question 3

3The true bias runs at

Hard

A. parallel to the weft B. 45° to the warp and weft C. 90° to the selvedge D. along the selvedge

Question 4

4The lengthwise threads in woven fabric are the

Easy

A. warp B. weft C. bias D. selvedge

Question 5

5The folded and stitched lower edge of a garment is the

Easy

A. yoke B. hem C. dart D. cuff

Question 6

6Notching curved seams helps the seam to

Hard

A. lie flat B. stretch C. shrink D. fray

Question 7

7Rayon (viscose) is a

Medium

A. synthetic polyester B. natural protein fibre C. mineral fibre D. regenerated cellulose fibre

Question 8

8Transferring pattern markings to fabric with carbon paper uses a

Easy

A. tracing wheel B. thimble C. bodkin D. pinking shear

Question 9

9In the simplest weave, each weft yarn passes over one and under one warp yarn. This is

Easy

A. pile weave B. twill weave C. satin weave D. plain weave

Question 10

10Non-woven fabrics are made by

Easy

A. weaving B. crocheting C. bonding fibres together without weaving or knitting D. knitting

Question 11

11Silk is damaged by

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A. strong alkalis and sunlight B. air C. gentle ironing D. cold water

Question 12

12The threads that run along the length of a woven fabric are the

Easy

A. selvedge B. bias threads C. warp threads D. weft threads

Question 13

13Which fibre burns with a smell of burning hair?

Easy

A. cotton B. wool C. polyester D. linen

Question 14

14A capsule wardrobe is

Hard

A. disposable clothing B. a small collection of versatile items that can be combined C. only uniforms D. a large designer collection

Question 15

15Silk is produced by the

Easy

A. flax plant B. silkworm C. cotton plant D. sheep

Question 16

16A paper guide used to cut out the pieces of a garment is a

Easy

A. tracing wheel B. tape measure C. pattern D. template for embroidery only

Question 17

17Sanforisation is a finish that

Hard

A. makes fabric waterproof B. adds colour C. adds shine only D. controls shrinkage of cotton

Question 18

18The burning test of cotton produces

Easy

A. a hard bead B. a smell of burning hair C. black smoke and a melted lump D. a smell of burning paper and soft grey ash

Question 19

19Pleats are

Easy

A. buttons B. seams C. holes D. folds of fabric stitched or pressed in place

Question 20

20A wardrobe inventory helps a person to

Easy

A. throw away all old clothes B. avoid washing C. know what clothes they have and what they need D. buy on impulse