Olefin - Answers Which of the following fibers is a good choice for rope used in fish nets and water
buoys?
Cotton - Answers Which of the following fibers has the highest absorbance?
tenacity - Answers A measure of how far a fiber can be stretched before it breaks
light ash - Answers When cellulosic fibers are burned they
Coir - Answers is not a bast fiber
all of the above - Answers weathering of a fabric could result in
Flax - Answers Fabrics made form this bast fiber type are called linen
polyester - Answers Which of the following fibers is oleophilic
Spandex - Answers Usually 5% of less of _________ fiber is included in core spun yarns to produce
stretch in fabrics
processed and used; processed but not used - Answers Recycled wool is defined as wool that has been
cotton - Answers Extra long staple is a term used for certain varieties of
wool - Answers Fabrics made with _______ fibers are susceptible to moth damage
Acetate - Answers Which of the following fibers is used for coat lining even though its abrasion
resistance is low?
smell of burning hair - Answers when wool fibers are burned they _____
LEAF - Answers Sisal, abaca, pina and raffia are examples of _____ fibers
100% wool/95% wool , 5% other fiber - Answers A garment with 95% wool and 5% Angora rabbit hair
can be labeled as ______
wool - Answers _____ is used for industrial felts
aramid - Answers ________ high performance generic fiber, although similar to nylon, is heat and
impact resistant
Texturing and using hollow fibers - Answers Insulative properties of polyester can be increased by ____
all of the above - Answers Wrinkle recovery is influenced by ________________
Cotton - Answers Which of the following fibers is susceptible to mold and mildew growth?