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Fashion Merchandising Fibers Online Quiz

Description: A review of natural fiber and man-made fabrics for Fashion Merchandising
Number of Questions: 20
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The most widely used man-made fiber

  1. rayon

  2. nylon

  3. Spandex

  4. polyester


Correct Option: D

The oldest manufactured fiber

  1. silk

  2. linen

  3. nylon

  4. rayon


Correct Option: D

Nylon and rayon are colorfast.

  1. true

  2. false


Correct Option: A

PBI is typically used in 

  1. space suits

  2. nurse's uniforms

  3. chef's uniforms

  4. casual wear


Correct Option: A

AI Explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the acronym PBI and its common usage.

PBI stands for "Polybenzimidazole," which is a high-performance synthetic fiber known for its excellent heat resistance and flame retardancy. It is typically used in applications that require protection from extreme heat and fire, such as in space suits worn by astronauts.

Now, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Space suits - This option is correct because PBI is indeed used in space suits to provide heat resistance and flame retardancy to protect astronauts. Option B) Nurse's uniforms - This option is incorrect because PBI is not commonly used in nurse's uniforms. Option C) Chef's uniforms - This option is incorrect because PBI is not commonly used in chef's uniforms. Option D) Casual wear - This option is incorrect because PBI is not commonly used in casual wear.

The correct answer is option A) space suits. This option is correct because PBI is typically used in space suits to provide heat resistance and flame retardancy.

The lining of a jacket might be made of 

  1. Lycra

  2. Spandex 

  3. Cotton 

  4. Acetate


Correct Option: D

Firefighters uniforms might be made of this fiber

  1. cotton

  2. wool

  3. silk

  4. Aramid


Correct Option: D

The ability to pull moisture from the body

  1. strength

  2. mildew resistant 

  3. elasticity

  4. wicking


Correct Option: D

The ability to "bounce" back

  1. resiliency

  2. strength

  3. durability 

  4. warmth


Correct Option: A

The ability to hold moisture

  1. absorbency

  2. elasticity

  3. wicking

  4. strength


Correct Option: A

Surface wear and rubbing, resulting in pilling

  1. durability 

  2. strength

  3. abrasion

  4. absorbency


Correct Option: C

Manufactured fibers are extruded through a 

  1. spinneret

  2. hose

  3. shower head

  4. tube


Correct Option: A

The soft furry pelt or coat of an animal

  1. leather

  2. fur

  3. wool

  4. mohair


Correct Option: B

Mohair and Alpaca are types of 

  1. cellulosic fibers

  2. wool fibers 

  3. synthetic fibers

  4. filament fibers


Correct Option: B

Easy wrinkling is a characteristic of 

  1. wool

  2. polyester

  3. silk

  4. linen


Correct Option: D

The strongest of natural fibers

  1. wool

  2. nylon

  3. silk

  4. cotton


Correct Option: C

Which one is not a fiber?

  1. cotton

  2. Lyocell

  3. polyester

  4. leather


Correct Option: D

The only natural filament fiber

  1. cotton

  2. olefin

  3. silk

  4. wool


Correct Option: C

Short fibers are known as 

  1. filaments

  2. man-made

  3. non-cellulosic

  4. staples


Correct Option: D

Cotton and flax are ______________ fibers.

  1. cellolosic

  2. filament

  3. synthetic

  4. protein


Correct Option: A

Which one is not a natural fiber?

  1. wool

  2. flax

  3. silk

  4. olefin


Correct Option: D
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