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1
Nearly all fabrics are made of:
A)protein.
B)fiber.
C)cellulose.
D)bast.
2
Egyptian and Sea Island are among the finest:
A)linen fibers.
B)wool fibers.
C)cotton fibers.
D)silk fibers.
3
A natural fiber that tends to be scratchy and is an allergen to some people is:
A)silk.
B)linen.
C)wool.
D)cotton.
4
Artificial leather upholstery is typically made of:
A)acrylic.
B)vinyon or vinyl.
C)olefin.
D)modacrylic.
5
A fabric constructed with a hole-punch loom attachment that weaves different colors into large, complex patterns is:
A)Jacquard weave.
B)twill weave.
C)satin weave.
D)Rachel knit.
6
The chief difference between a fabric dyestuff and a fabric pigment is:
A)that pigments are dissolved and absorbed while dyestuffs are applied like paint.
B)cost.
C)that dyestuffs are dissolved and absorbed while pigments are applied like paint.
D)that dyestuffs are suitable only for natural-fiber fabrics.
7
A fabric that is calendered is:
A)cross dyed.
B)specified in the critical path and punch list for delivery on a certain date.
C)painted with an air brush and stencil.
D)treated with hot heavy rollers, often to impart wrinkle resistance.
8
The aesthetic appeal of a fabric is best analyzed by considering its:
A)cost.
B)color, pattern, and texture.
C)fiber - natural or man-made, woven or nonwoven, etc.
D)durability.
9
When combining fabric patterns:
A)avoid combining stripes or other geometrics with florals or abstracts.
B)keep all patterns within the same scale.
C)vary the scale, i.e. combine a large pattern with a small one.
D)avoid bold, saturated colors.
10
Aesthetic durability is:
A)the likelihood that a fabric will not look faddish or dated in a short time.
B)a fabric's ability to withstand repeated cleanings and still look great.
C)a fabric's resistance to pilling.
D)a fabric's resistance to fuzzing.
11
The fabric weight best suited for general upholstery is:
A)medium weight.
B)lightweight.
C)heavyweight.
D)sheer, very lightweight.
12
Flame-retardant finishes for nonresidential fabrics:
A)eliminate static electricity.
B)may or may not need to be reapplied after wet or dry cleaning.
C)are permanent and will withstand all kinds of cleaning.
D)impart dimensional stability.







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