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Silk fibers are finer than cotton and wool fibers, and ________________ are finer
than silk. - ANSWER -Microfibers
9,000 meters of a microfiber weigh less than __________ denier. - ANSWER -1
Novelty yarns are delicate and easily damaged during cleaning. Agitate novelty
yarns only _____ ___ ________of the yarn. - ANSWER -Along The Length
Seeds are removed from cotton fibers by the ___________ process. - ANSWER -
Ginning
Yarns are woven lengthwise and across. The crossing yarns are called _________
_______ . - ANSWER -Weft/Fill
Yarns
Yarns are woven lengthwise and across. The lengthwise yarns are called
_________ _______ . - ANSWER -Warp
Yarns
The twill weave appears to have a ________________ design or effect because of
the way the warp and weft yarns are woven. - ANSWER -Diagnol
The word satin is used to describe a _________ ____________. - ANSWER -
Weaving Process
The weaving process where some yarns "float" over multiple opposing yarns is
called ______ _____ . - ANSWER -Satin Weave
Jacquard weaves are produced on a loom using ______ ______ or ____________
__________. - ANSWER -Punch Cards
Computer Programming
, Velvets are fibers woven in a manner to produce a luxurious appearance, so
"Velvet" is the name of a ________________ . - ANSWER -Weave
Flocked velvet are fibers attached to an adhesive, and can be damaged by
___________ __________ used on tufted velvet. - ANSWER -Carding Brush
Quilted fabrics create puffy area of raised appearance by sewing together two or
three _________ of fabric. - ANSWER -Layers
Fabric that is treated with a shiny finish or luster is described as ____________ or
___________. - ANSWER -Polished
Glazed
Body oils and abrasive wear can weaken glazed and polished finishes and cause
damage that is noticed when ___________ are removed. - ANSWER -Soils
All colors are created by combining the three primary colors: ________,
___________, and ___________. - ANSWER -Blue, Yellow, Red
Dye can be applied to fabrics after they are woven. The process is called
______________. - ANSWER -Piece Dyeing
The process called ________ _________ applies dye in a pattern to undyed fabric.
The synthetic fiber that is often print dyed is ___________. - ANSWER -Print
Dyeing
Nylon
An alteration or removal of the ______ structures in a fabric can result in a
_________________. - ANSWER -Dye
Discoloration
Color bleeding of dyes commonly occurs around __________, _______, and
_________. - ANSWER -Buttons
Seams
, Piping
When colors migrate in a liquid from one area of a fabric to another, the damage is
called __________. - ANSWER -Bleeding
When colors transfer from a fabric to another fabric because of cleaning agitation,
the damage is called ____________. - ANSWER -Crocking
Color loss caused in fabrics by sunlight or soiling is permanent damage called
____________. - ANSWER -Fading
The IICRC S300 Upholstery Cleaning Standard recommends upholstery be
cleaned every _____ to _____ months. - ANSWER -12
24
Cushion foam made of natural latex will degrade in quality over time, allowing it
to harden, __________ and ____ ________ . - ANSWER -Crumble
Turn Yellow
Excessive soiling can damage fabrics causing permanent __________,
discoloration, or __________. - ANSWER -Staining
Fading
Buttons with metal backs that could be found on antique furniture can ______
from water-based cleaning products. - ANSWER -Rust
To reduce customer complaints, upholstery cleaners should conduct a thorough
_______________ of the items to be cleaned and ______________ with the
customer. - ANSWER -Pre-inspection
Communicated
Any problems you discover in your inspection due to pre-existing conditions
should be ___________ on the work order and ________ by and communicated to
the____________. - ANSWER -Written
Signed