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Textile and Fiber Materials

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Textile and fiber materials questions cover the properties, sources, and applications of natural and synthetic fabrics. Topics include moisture wicking sportswear, plant fibers, and natural dyes. This subject appears in general science sections of various competitive exams and requires practical material knowledge.

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Textile and Fiber Materials Questions

Multiple choice chemistry synthetic fibres and plastics synthetic fibres & their characteristics processing of fibres synthetic fibres and its types

Commonly used synthetic fabrics are:

  1. polyester

  2. nylon

  3. rayon

  4. acrylic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,C,D Correct answer
Explanation
 Fabric  raw material
 Polyester  ester
 Nylon  carpolactam
 Rayon  wood pulp
 Acrylic  polyacryonitrile

The fabrics that are produced entirely from chemicals are known as synthetic fabrics. Examples of synthetic fabrics are nylon, polyester, rayon, and acrylic

Multiple choice chemistry synthetic fibres and plastics synthetic fibres & their characteristics processing of fibres synthetic fibres and its types

Synthetic fibres are made using __________ as raw materials.

  1. woollen products

  2. polymers

  3. cotton

  4. petrochemicals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Synthetic fibres are not obtained from natural resource but it is manufactured in a laboratory using petrochemicals. Synthetic fabrics are textiles made from man-made rather than natural fibres. Examples of synthetic fabrics include polyester, acrylic, nylon, rayon, acetate, spandex, latex, Orlon and kevlar. Synthetic (chemically produced) fabrics are made by joining monomers into polymers, through a process called polymerisation. 


Chemicals used to make synthetic fabric include sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide, which are derived from coal, oil, or natural gas (petrochemicals). Pressure forces the liquid chemicals through tiny holes called spinnerets. As the liquid comes out of the spinnerets and into the air, it cools and forms tiny threads. Manufacturers add artificial dyes to these threads before weaving them into a fabric.

Hence, the correct option is $D$

Multiple choice chemistry animal fibre synthetic fibres & their characteristics processing of fibres synthetic fibres and its types

Which of the following is not an example of natural polymer?

  1. Wool

  2. Silk

  3. Leather

  4. Nylon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Natural polymers occur in nature and can be extracted. 


Examples of naturally occurring polymers are silk, wool, leather, DNA, cellulose and proteins. 


Synthetic polymers are human-made polymers.

Examples of synthetic polymers include nylon, polyethene, polyester, Teflon, and epoxy. 

Hence, option D is the correct option.

Multiple choice social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Which of the following class could use materials like ermine, fur, and silk in France?

  1. Royalty

  2. Serfs

  3. Clergy

  4. Commons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Only royalty could wear expensive materials like ermine and fur, or silk, velvet, and brocade in France. Other classes were debarred from clothing themselves with materials that were associated with the aristocracy. 

Multiple choice

Which of these fabrics was commonly used in flapper dresses?

  1. A. Silk

  2. B. Rayon

  3. C. Velvet

  4. D. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Flapper dresses were made from a variety of fabrics, including silk, rayon, and velvet, often embellished with intricate beading or embroidery.

Multiple choice

What was the most popular type of fabric used in flapper dresses?

  1. Silk

  2. Rayon

  3. Cotton

  4. Wool
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Silk was the most popular type of fabric used in flapper dresses. It was a luxurious fabric that was often used in evening gowns and other formal wear.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of fabric used in fashion production?

  1. Cotton

  2. Polyester

  3. Linen

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton, polyester, and linen are all commonly used fabrics in fashion production, each with its own unique properties and applications.

Multiple choice

What is the final step in the garment production process?

  1. Packaging

  2. Quality control

  3. Shipping

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The final step in the garment production process typically involves packaging, quality control, and shipping the finished garments to retailers or consumers.

Multiple choice

What are some common materials used in sustainable fashion?

  1. Organic cotton, bamboo, and hemp.

  2. Polyester, nylon, and acrylic.

  3. Leather, fur, and wool.

  4. Plastic and synthetic fibers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sustainable fashion materials are those that have a lower environmental impact, such as organic cotton, bamboo, and hemp, which require less water and pesticides to grow.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of fabric?

  1. Cotton

  2. Wool

  3. Silk

  4. Linen

  5. Plastic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Plastic is not a natural fiber and is therefore not a type of fabric.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of smart fabric?

  1. Shape-memory alloys

  2. Conductive fibers

  3. Thermochromic materials

  4. Cotton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is a natural fiber, while shape-memory alloys, conductive fibers, and thermochromic materials are all examples of smart fabrics.