Fashion Merchandising Fibers Online Quiz

Polyester is the most widely produced and used synthetic fiber in the world due to its durability, versatility, and low cost.

Rayon was the first manufactured fiber, developed in the late 19th century as an alternative to silk.

PBI (polybenzimidazole) is a high-performance fiber known for its extreme heat and flame resistance, making it ideal for space suits and firefighter gear.

Acetate is frequently used for jacket linings because it is smooth, lustrous, and relatively inexpensive.

Aramid fibers, such as Nomex or Kevlar, are used in protective clothing for firefighters due to their exceptional heat and flame resistance.

Wicking is the property of a fabric to transport moisture away from the skin to the surface of the fabric where it can evaporate.

Resiliency is the ability of a fiber or fabric to return to its original shape after being bent, twisted, or crushed.

Absorbency is the ability of a fiber to take in moisture, which affects comfort and dyeing properties.

Abrasion resistance refers to the ability of a fabric to withstand surface wear and rubbing, which can lead to pilling or thinning.

A spinneret is a device with tiny holes used to extrude liquid polymer into fibers during the manufacturing process.

Fur refers to the soft, thick hair covering the skin of certain animals, often used in garments.

Mohair comes from the Angora goat and Alpaca comes from the alpaca; both are types of animal hair fibers classified as wool.

Linen is made from flax and is well-known for its low resiliency, meaning it wrinkles very easily.

Silk is widely considered the strongest natural fiber, especially when compared to cotton or wool.

Leather is a processed animal hide, not a fiber that is spun into yarn or woven into fabric like cotton or polyester.

Silk is the only natural fiber that occurs in long, continuous filament form; all other natural fibers are staples.

Staple fibers are short fibers, such as cotton or wool, that must be spun together to create a yarn.

Cotton and flax (linen) are both derived from plants, making them cellulosic fibers.

Olefin is a synthetic fiber made from petroleum-based polymers, unlike wool, flax, and silk which are natural.