Fashion Design Textiles and Fabrics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'GSM' in fabric measurement?
- Grams per Square Meter (Correct answer)
- General Sewing Measurement
- Gauge and Stretch Modifier
- Gross Seam Margin
Correct answer: Grams per Square Meter
GSM (grams per square meter) measures fabric weight; lower GSM indicates lighter, sheerer fabrics while higher GSM means heavier, denser fabrics.
Question 2: Which type of knit fabric is used to make T-shirts and stretches in all four directions?
- Warp knit
- Jersey knit (Correct answer)
- Cable knit
- Interlock knit
Correct answer: Jersey knit
Jersey knit is a single-knit fabric that stretches primarily in the horizontal direction and is the standard fabric for T-shirts and casual tops.
Question 3: What is the 'hand' of a fabric?
- The width measurement of the fabric
- How the fabric feels when touched (Correct answer)
- The direction of the fabric grain
- The process of washing the fabric by hand
Correct answer: How the fabric feels when touched
The 'hand' of a fabric refers to its tactile qualities — how it feels when touched, including characteristics like softness, smoothness, stiffness, and drape.
Question 4: Polyester is derived from which raw material?
- Natural gas
- Coal tar
- Petroleum (crude oil) (Correct answer)
- Wood pulp
Correct answer: Petroleum (crude oil)
Polyester is a synthetic polymer made through a chemical reaction involving petroleum-derived compounds, specifically ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.
Question 5: What distinguishes a 'woven' fabric from a 'knit' fabric in terms of construction?
- Wovens use two sets of interlaced threads; knits use interlocking loops (Correct answer)
- Wovens stretch more than knits
- Knits are always made from natural fibers
- Wovens are always lighter than knits
Correct answer: Wovens use two sets of interlaced threads; knits use interlocking loops
Woven fabrics interlace warp and weft threads at right angles, while knit fabrics are formed by interlocking loops of yarn, giving knits their characteristic stretch.
Question 6: Which luxury fabric is made from the undercoat of the Cashmere goat, primarily found in Kashmir, Mongolia, and China?
- Merino wool
- Alpaca
- Cashmere (Correct answer)
- Angora
Correct answer: Cashmere
Cashmere is harvested from the fine, soft undercoat of the Cashmere goat; each goat produces only about 150 grams of usable fiber per year, making it expensive.
Fashion Design Textiles and Fabrics 2
What is 'GSM' in fabric measurement?