DHM 2573 Textiles Midterm #2

Wool damaged by moth, so

wool products should be stored in a sealed bag

Evaporation process used to solidify polymer is

dry spinning

Linen tester is used for

yarn twist measurement

Llama and Alpaca fibers having

hypoallergenic property

Artificial man made fibers are

non-biodegradable and their production is unlimited

Crimp on the fiber creates

waves, bends, and twists along the fiber length

Which is applicable for the aramid fiber

oleophillic

Which statement is true

nylon 6 is softer than nylon 66

Handlooms are flexible for small production, eco friendly, and highly productive. This statement is-

incorrect

The production rate of machine spinning is generally________ then the hand spinning

higher

Interior textiles should be with

good comfort, good absorbency, visual interest

2/3 of worlds cotton mainly comes from

US, India, China

The process of separating the seeds from the cotton fibers

ginning

Diameter of the cotton fiber varies in the range of

16-20 micrometer

Rattan is a

cellulosic fiber material

Smooth filaments are

slightly twisted

Denier

yarn size i.e. weight in grams for 9000 meter

Unsustainable environmental impact of flax is

lower than cotton

T/F Rayon is a good conductor of heat and electricity

true

Composite yarns are

both covered and wrapped

Acrylic can be produced by

dry spinning and wet spinning

Rayon is produced by

dissolving wood pulp in CS2

What is battenburg

a handmade lace

T/F The production of natural fibers is lower than artificial man made fibers

true

How is fabric count measured

total number of warp and weft yarns in one square inch

What kind of fiber is Spandex

elastomeric fiber

Which of the following statements is true for an interlock fabric

both sides look like plain jersey

What type of fabric is Batiste

woven fabric

Plied yarns are

2 single Z-twist yarns + S-twist

Tapestry weave mainly produced by

discontinuous weft yarn