Fashion Designer Fabric Selection & Textiles 2

Question 1

Which fabric finishing process permanently sets pleats and creases in synthetic fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Heat setting

Answer

Heat setting uses controlled heat to permanently stabilize pleats and creases in thermoplastic synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon.

Question 2

What is the term for the diagonal grain of a woven fabric, running at 45 degrees to the selvage?

Accepted Answer

True bias

Answer

The true bias runs at exactly 45 degrees to both the warp and weft threads, giving fabric maximum stretch and drape.

Question 3

A fashion designer notices a fabric's weight is listed as '120 GSM.' What does GSM indicate?

Accepted Answer

Grams per square meter

Answer

GSM (grams per square meter) is the standard metric for measuring fabric weight, with lower numbers indicating lighter fabrics.

Question 4

Which natural fiber is harvested from the seed pod of a tropical tree and is known for being hollow and buoyant?

Accepted Answer

Kapok

Answer

Kapok fibers are naturally hollow and extremely lightweight, making them buoyant — historically used in life vests and now in eco-textiles.

Question 5

What weave structure creates a fabric with a distinct V-shaped or zigzag pattern?

Accepted Answer

Herringbone weave

Answer

Herringbone weave is a variation of twill that reverses direction at regular intervals, creating a distinctive V-shaped or chevron pattern.

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