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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

Which of the following is a natural fiber?

  1. Nylon

  2. Polyester

  3. Cotton

  4. Acrylic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is a natural fiber derived from the cotton plant.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a synthetic fiber?

  1. Wool

  2. Silk

  3. Nylon

  4. Linen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nylon is a synthetic fiber made from polymers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a plant-based fiber?

  1. Wool

  2. Silk

  3. Cotton

  4. Acrylic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is a plant-based fiber derived from the cotton plant.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an animal-based fiber?

  1. Wool

  2. Silk

  3. Cotton

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

Wool is an animal-based fiber derived from sheep.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a mineral-based fiber?

  1. Wool

  2. Silk

  3. Asbestos

  4. Acrylic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Asbestos is a mineral-based fiber.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a staple fiber?

  1. Filament fiber

  2. Staple fiber

  3. Spun fiber

  4. Tow fiber
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Staple fibers are short fibers that are less than 6 inches in length.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a filament fiber?

  1. Filament fiber

  2. Staple fiber

  3. Spun fiber

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

Filament fibers are long, continuous fibers that are more than 6 inches in length.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a spun fiber?

  1. Filament fiber

  2. Staple fiber

  3. Spun fiber

  4. Tow fiber
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Spun fibers are made by twisting staple fibers together.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a tow fiber?

  1. Filament fiber

  2. Staple fiber

  3. Spun fiber

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

Tow fibers are long, coarse fibers that are used to make ropes and other coarse fabrics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a property of fibers?

  1. Length

  2. Strength

  3. Elasticity

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

Length, strength, and elasticity are all properties of fibers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a property of yarns?

  1. Count

  2. Twist

  3. Strength

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

Count, twist, and strength are all properties of yarns.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of yarn count?

  1. English count

  2. Metric count

  3. Tex count

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

English count, metric count, and tex count are all types of yarn count.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of yarn strength?

  1. Tensile strength

  2. Breaking strength

  3. Elongation at break

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

Tensile strength, breaking strength, and elongation at break are all types of yarn strength.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a use for fibers?

  1. Making fabrics

  2. Making ropes

  3. Making paper

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

Fibers are used to make fabrics, ropes, paper, and other products.

Multiple choice

What is the most common material used to make rompers and jumpsuits?

  1. Cotton

  2. Denim

  3. Silk

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

Cotton is a breathable and comfortable fabric that is perfect for warm weather. It is also relatively inexpensive, making it a popular choice for rompers and jumpsuits.