JSS 1 Fashion Design and Garment Making Flashcards: Types, Properties and Uses of Fibres and Fabrics

Question 1

A student pulls a single fine strand from a piece of cotton wool. In textile terms, that strand is a _____.

Accepted Answer

fibre

Question 2

Several yarns have been woven together into material for a shirt. The resulting material is called _____.

Accepted Answer

fabric

Question 3

At a Nigerian market, a seller says cotton and polyester come from the same source. What correction is accurate?

Accepted Answer

cotton is natural; polyester is artificial

Question 4

Name the source group that contains cotton, flax, raffia and jute.

Accepted Answer

plant fibres

Question 5

Wool, silk and fur are grouped together because they come from _____.

Accepted Answer

animals

Question 6

A fibre sample is taken from the fluffy boll of a crop. What is the most likely fibre?

Accepted Answer

cotton

Question 7

Name the plant fibre used to produce linen.

Accepted Answer

flax

Question 8

A woven mat and traditional cloth are being made from palm leaves. What fibre is being used?

Accepted Answer

raffia

Question 9

Strong coarse sacks for farm produce are commonly associated with what plant fibre?

Accepted Answer

jute

Question 10

A winter garment feels warm and its fibre was shorn from a sheep. Identify the fibre.

Accepted Answer

wool

Question 11

The fibre for a lustrous ceremonial cloth was spun from silkworm cocoons. What is it?

Accepted Answer

silk

Question 12

Under what broad classification should rayon, polyester and nylon be placed?

Accepted Answer

artificial fibres

Question 13

A learner labels nylon as natural because fishing nets are used outdoors. Why is the reasoning wrong?

Accepted Answer

classification depends on fibre origin, not where it is used

Question 14

Match the cloth to its raw fibre: cotton fabric–cotton, linen–flax, wool fabric–wool, silk fabric–silk.

Accepted Answer

all four matches are correct

Question 15

During identification, one sample is smooth silk and another is coarse jute. What skill is the learner practising?

Accepted Answer

differentiating fabrics for suitable use

Question 16

Why might a dressmaker inspect fibre and fabric type before choosing material for a garment?

Accepted Answer

different fabrics have different properties and uses

Question 17

A label reads “100% linen.” The material can be traced back to the ____ plant.

Accepted Answer

flax

Question 18

Complete the chain for textile production: fibre is made into yarn, and yarn is made into _____.

Accepted Answer

fabric

Question 19

A shopkeeper offers polyester when a customer requests a natural fibre. What should the learner explain?

Accepted Answer

polyester is manufactured, not a natural fibre

Question 20

Among cotton, silk, rayon and wool, which candidate does NOT come directly from a living plant or animal?

Accepted Answer

rayon

Strong work.