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Textiles Final Questions with Correct Answers
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types of panels that may be mounted to baffle sound Answer:
acoustic panels
purpose of textile wall coverings Answer: aesthetics and/or
functional purposes
adding what will increase the wall covering's insulating value?
Answer: polyester or cotton felt padding behind the fabric
all fabrics chosen for a wall carry what? Answer: backing
types of backings Answer: acrylic foam, vinyl spray, paper, gypsum,
spunlace or spunbonded
shirring Answer: technique for covering walls with non-backed
textile fabrics
stapling on a smooth wall Answer: fabric can be stapled and the
edges covered in a trim
stapling on a rough wall Answer: wooden lathe strips fixed on the
walls and then the fabric is stapled to the strips
adhesive Answer: textiles having a paper, acrylic, or foam backing;
may be handled in the same way as wallpaper
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pre-mounted supports Answer: specialized mechanisms developed
to add tension and support to coverings
curtains Answer: sheer, lightweight coverings that are hung without
hinges
draperies Answer: heavy, opaque coverings hung with hinges
stationary curtains Answer: two and a half wider than the window
and supported by curtain rods inserted through a casing sewn into
the upper edge of the fabric
draw curtains Answer: similar to stationary, but operate on a
traversing rod, allowing them to be opened and closed
sash curtains Answer: have panels that are anchored at the upper
and lower edges, used on French doors
tie-back curtains Answer: do not cross at their upper edges
priscilla curtains Answer: upper panels overlap
cafe curtains Answer: only used on the lower half of the window
cape cod curtains Answer: a combination of cafe curtains and tie-
back
one-way draw draperies Answer: drawn in one direction, stacking
on one side of the window
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Textiles Final Questions with Correct Answers
| Updated (100% Correct Answers)
types of panels that may be mounted to baffle sound Answer:
acoustic panels
purpose of textile wall coverings Answer: aesthetics and/or
functional purposes
adding what will increase the wall covering's insulating value?
Answer: polyester or cotton felt padding behind the fabric
all fabrics chosen for a wall carry what? Answer: backing
types of backings Answer: acrylic foam, vinyl spray, paper, gypsum,
spunlace or spunbonded
shirring Answer: technique for covering walls with non-backed
textile fabrics
stapling on a smooth wall Answer: fabric can be stapled and the
edges covered in a trim
stapling on a rough wall Answer: wooden lathe strips fixed on the
walls and then the fabric is stapled to the strips
adhesive Answer: textiles having a paper, acrylic, or foam backing;
may be handled in the same way as wallpaper
© 2025 All rights reserved
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pre-mounted supports Answer: specialized mechanisms developed
to add tension and support to coverings
curtains Answer: sheer, lightweight coverings that are hung without
hinges
draperies Answer: heavy, opaque coverings hung with hinges
stationary curtains Answer: two and a half wider than the window
and supported by curtain rods inserted through a casing sewn into
the upper edge of the fabric
draw curtains Answer: similar to stationary, but operate on a
traversing rod, allowing them to be opened and closed
sash curtains Answer: have panels that are anchored at the upper
and lower edges, used on French doors
tie-back curtains Answer: do not cross at their upper edges
priscilla curtains Answer: upper panels overlap
cafe curtains Answer: only used on the lower half of the window
cape cod curtains Answer: a combination of cafe curtains and tie-
back
one-way draw draperies Answer: drawn in one direction, stacking
on one side of the window
© 2025 All rights reserved
