Name: ______
Textiles and Fabrics Test
Answer the questions completely on your own paper.
- What is the difference between a fiber and a fabric?
- What is the definition of a finished fabric?
- What are the two main divisions of fibers? Define each of the main types of fibers.
- What are the two main types of fabric construction? Give an example of each type of fabric construction.
- Describe three traits and/or statistics of manufactured fibers.
Read the characteristics of the types of fabrics listed below and name the type of fabric that is best described by the characteristics.
- ______is described as:
- Dyes and prints well
- No static or pilling problems
- Colorfast
- May be washable
- Wrinkles easily
- Low resiliency
- Susceptible to mildew
- Stretches
- ______is described as:
- Luxurious appearance
- Crisp texture
- Wide range of colors
- Dyes well and prints well
- Requires dry cleaning
- Weak
- Heat sensitive
- Poor abrasion resistance
- ______is described as:
- Resists stretching and shrinkage
- Washable or dry-cleanable
- Quick drying
- Resilient, resists wrinkles
- Holds oily stains
- Low absorbency, difficult stain removal
- Static and pilling problems
- ______is described as:
- Strong
- Comfortable
- Hand-washable or dry cleanable
- Absorbent
- Dyes and prints well
- Affected by mildew and perspiration
- Ravels
- Difficult to remove creases
- ______is described as:
- Soft
- Drapes well
- Dyes and prints well
- Very strong
- Lightweight
- Yellows with age
- Weakened by perspiration, sun, and, soap
- Attacked by insects and silverfish
Complete the following sentences by selecting one word from the list below.
Yarn, protein, knits, visual, twill, extrusion, increase, manufactured, tactile, weaving,cellulosic,reduce
- Textures that ______size are dull, smooth, and thin-weight.
- ______are uninterrupted threads of textile fibers that are ready to be turned into fabrics.
- Texture can be created by the ______of the fabric.
- ______are knitted fabrics made from one set of yarns that runs in the same direction.
- The weave that creates a diagonal effect on the face side of the fabric is called a ______weave.
- Texture can be both ______and ______.
- Natural fibers are divided into two categories: ______(or from plants) and ______(or from animals).
- Three-Fourths of all American fabrics are ______.
- Textures that ______size are shiny, bulky, and wrinkled.
- A synthetic textile process in which solid raw materials are dissolved by chemicals or melted with heat to form a thick liquid that is forced out through tiny holes of a device called a spinneret to create long fibers is called ______.
Discussion Question:
(30 points)
You are a fashion designer for a manufacturing company charged with creating a new line for Fall 2008. The trend reports tell you that tweeds and wools are going to be popular next year in earth tone colors. You want to be aware of the trends, but the label under which you work is known for innovative and creative ideas so you want to do something a little different as well. Your target market is college age women who desirea slightly more sophisticated look at an affordable price. You are to sketch 5 outfits for the new line. Select two of the outfits and completely describe the following:
Fabrics used
Color choices
Texture appearance
As the designer you are then to describe your vision for the ad campaign that will promote your fashions as well as what and where you will host the fashion show for your line.
Early Work Questions (30 pts)
- Why is a study of fibers/textiles important for your personal benefit?
- Name an advantage and disadvantage of acetate.
- Name an advantage and a disadvantage of cotton.
- Name three characteristics of fibers.
e. Why is a study of fibers/textiles important for a career in fashion marketing?
Attach 5 completed note cards with fabric samples for a bonus of 10 pts on this test & an additional 100 project grade or attach 5 completed note cards without fabric samples for a bonus of 10 pts on this test.