Deck 12: Textiles

Question 1

The raw material, either derived from nature or manufactured, is the

A) fabric.
B) fiber.
C) yarn.
D) ply.

Answer 1

fiber.

Question 2

Spinning various lengths of fibers into strands makes _____for fabric construction.

A) yarns
B) filaments
C) plies
D) fibers

Answer 2

yarns

Question 3

Cotton and linen fall into which classification?

A) cellulosic
B) metallic
C) protein
D) mineral

Answer 3

cellulosic

Question 4

Wool and silk fall into which classification?

A) cellulosic
B) metallic
C) protein
D) mineral

Question 5

Which fiber resists abrasion, insulates well, is flame retardant, and can hold 20% of its weight in water without feeling damp?

A) silk
B) linen
C) cotton
D) wool

Question 6

Chemicals and carbon compounds produce which type of fiber?

A) synthetic
B) metallic
C) mineral
D) cellulosic

Question 7

Which fiber has the greatest tolerance for light and would therefore work best when used in direct sunlight?

A) silk
B) nylon
C) acetate
D) acrylic

Question 8

The exact origin of the loom is not certain, but evidence suggests that it was used in

A) China before 2000 B.C.
B) Egypt before 3000 B.C.
C) Mesopotamia before 5000 B.C.
D) Rome before 4000 B.C.

Question 9

The Jacquard Loom would produce all the fabrics EXCEPT

A) frieze.
B) damask.
C) tapestry.
D) brocade.

Question 10

Stock dyeing is a method in which the

A) coloring agent is added to the viscous liquid.
B) skeins are dyed before they are woven into fabrics.
C) dye is applied to the fibers before they are processed into yarns.
D) dye is applied on a roller.

Question 11

The term used for unfinished fabrics coming directly from the loom is

A) parchment.
B) greige.
C) nap.
D) mordant.

Question 12

In order to avoid consumer confusion, the Federal Trade Commission requires a label attached to the fabric identifying the

A) generic name.
B) trade name.
C) fiber content.
D) both a and b

Question 13

Which fabric would work well for a sheer?

A) chiffon
B) silk
C) damask
D) antique satin

Question 14

Which of the following is an informal fabric?

A) tweed
B) damask
C) velvet
D) satin

Question 15

Which of the following is a formal fabric?

A) cotton
B) linen
C) brocade
D) canvas

Question 16

The Wyzenbeek test determines flammability criteria.

Question 17

Durability includes a fabric's stability, tenacity, and resiliency.

Question 18

Crocking refers to a fabric's ability to withstand pilling.

Question 19

A measurement of flammability includes the time it takes for a fabric to extinguish itself.

Question 20

Class C finishes indicate tolerance for a high level commercial use.

Question 21

Match the following:

-Jacquard

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 22

Match the following:

-Plain

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 23

Match the following:

-Leno

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 24

Match the following:

-Twill

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 25

Match the following:

-Basket

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 26

Match the following:

-Color fastness

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 27

Match the following:

-Physical properties

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 28

Match the following:

-Flame resistance

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 29

Match the following:

-Resistance to surface wear

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 30

Match the following:

-Resistance to crocking

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 31

List three criteria that should be considered when selecting an upholstery fabric.

Question 32

Describe the characteristics of an appropriate systems furniture fabric.

Question 33

Discuss the use of a principle fabric.

Question 34

Discuss the use of patterns in an interior.

Question 35

Discuss the concept of hand.

Question 36

How is the selection of textiles for commercial interiors different from residential interiors?

Question 37

______patterns make furniture appear more obvious.
____________patterns shrink the apparent size of the piece of furniture.

Question 38

What does COM stand for?