Fabrics and Care Labels

Lifestyle · 10 questions

Knowledge of textile fibers, care symbols, and fabric construction.

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1. What type of textile fiber is cotton?

   1. Regenerated cellulose fiber
   2. Animal fiber
   3. Natural plant fiber
   4. Synthetic fiber
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   C) Natural plant fiber

2. What does a machine-wash symbol containing the number 30 indicate?

   1. Dry clean
   2. Ironing
   3. Hand wash
   4. Maximum 30°C
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   D) Maximum 30°C

3. Which fiber group does viscose belong to?

   1. Synthetic polymer fiber
   2. Regenerated cellulose fiber
   3. Natural plant fiber
   4. Animal fiber
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   B) Regenerated cellulose fiber

4. Which fabric structure is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns?

   1. Knitted fabric
   2. Braided fabric
   3. Woven fabric
   4. Nonwoven fabric
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   C) Woven fabric

5. What process is prohibited by a crossed-out triangle on a care label?

   1. Bleaching
   2. Bleaching permitted
   3. Chlorine bleach only
   4. Oxygen bleach only
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   A) Bleaching

6. In the abbreviation PET, what chemical component does the T refer to?

   1. Cellulose
   2. Acrylate
   3. Terephthalate
   4. Polyamide
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   C) Terephthalate

7. On a GINETEX care label, which natural drying method does a square containing one horizontal line indicate?

   1. Flat drying
   2. Line drying
   3. Drip line drying
   4. Line drying in the shade
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   A) Flat drying

8. What basic structure do yarns form in knitted fabrics?

   1. Warp-weft crossings
   2. Bonded fiber layers
   3. Laminated layers
   4. Interlocking loops
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   D) Interlocking loops

9. Which basic symbol represents dry-cleaning instructions on care labels?

   1. Triangle
   2. Circle
   3. Square
   4. Iron
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   B) Circle

10. Why is cotton useful in towels?

    1. Easy melting
    2. Water absorbency
    3. Water repellency
    4. Thermal insulation
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    B) Water absorbency