MDSE 2650 TEXTILE KIT LAB 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT a property related to cotton? - Answers - Good heat
retention; warm in winter
What is 'combing' of cotton and what advantages does it offer? - Answers - "Combing"
is an additional step in spun yarn processing which removes short fibers and aligns the
fibers to create a smoother, finer, more uniform yarn
Please select all the correct statements about Extra Long Staple cotton. - Answers - -
ELS cotton may also be known as Pima, Egyptian and Sea Island cotton.
-ELS cotton makes a smoother and more lustrous fabric.
What are the advantages of color-grown fiber (also known as naturally colored cotton)?
- Answers - no dyes required thus less water and chemicals are used, colors deepen
over time.
What requirements must cotton meet to be certified organic? - Answers - The standards
of the certifying organization, which vary.
Although very comfortable in hot, humid weather, linen is well-known for
___________________. - Answers - it's poor resiliency so wrinkling is a problem and
requires frequent pressing. It tends to be strong but brittle and has a crisp hand.
Which silk is the most expensive and luxurious and why? - Answers - Cultivated silk is
the most expensive because it is a filament which creates a fabric which is lustrous with
excellent drape and hand. The worm is not allowed to emerge
Mohair is a long wool fiber used in novelty yarns. What is the animal origin of mohair? -
Answers - Angora goat
Hemp, ramie, jute, and flax are all members of which group of cellulosic fibers? -
Answers - Bast
Which of the answers below best describes the properties of wool fiber? - Answers -
Warm, absorbent, resilient, usually dry-cleaned, fabric has a nice loft and body, does
not soil readily, can be shaped by heat, moisture and agitation; comfortable, but may be
a bit scratchy next to skin
Merino Wool - Answers - Wool from a Spanish breed of sheep which is softer, finer, and
more expensive
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT a property related to cotton? - Answers - Good heat
retention; warm in winter
What is 'combing' of cotton and what advantages does it offer? - Answers - "Combing"
is an additional step in spun yarn processing which removes short fibers and aligns the
fibers to create a smoother, finer, more uniform yarn
Please select all the correct statements about Extra Long Staple cotton. - Answers - -
ELS cotton may also be known as Pima, Egyptian and Sea Island cotton.
-ELS cotton makes a smoother and more lustrous fabric.
What are the advantages of color-grown fiber (also known as naturally colored cotton)?
- Answers - no dyes required thus less water and chemicals are used, colors deepen
over time.
What requirements must cotton meet to be certified organic? - Answers - The standards
of the certifying organization, which vary.
Although very comfortable in hot, humid weather, linen is well-known for
___________________. - Answers - it's poor resiliency so wrinkling is a problem and
requires frequent pressing. It tends to be strong but brittle and has a crisp hand.
Which silk is the most expensive and luxurious and why? - Answers - Cultivated silk is
the most expensive because it is a filament which creates a fabric which is lustrous with
excellent drape and hand. The worm is not allowed to emerge
Mohair is a long wool fiber used in novelty yarns. What is the animal origin of mohair? -
Answers - Angora goat
Hemp, ramie, jute, and flax are all members of which group of cellulosic fibers? -
Answers - Bast
Which of the answers below best describes the properties of wool fiber? - Answers -
Warm, absorbent, resilient, usually dry-cleaned, fabric has a nice loft and body, does
not soil readily, can be shaped by heat, moisture and agitation; comfortable, but may be
a bit scratchy next to skin
Merino Wool - Answers - Wool from a Spanish breed of sheep which is softer, finer, and
more expensive
