Tailor Fabric Selection and Care 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which fabric weight is most appropriate for a structured men's suit jacket?
- 10–12 oz wool (Correct answer)
- 4–5 oz silk
- 2–3 oz chiffon
- 6–7 oz linen
Correct answer: 10–12 oz wool
A 10–12 oz wool provides the structure and drape needed for a quality suit jacket.
Question 2: What does the term 'grain line' refer to in fabric?
- The direction of the warp threads (Correct answer)
- The width of the selvage
- The bias cut angle
- The thread count per inch
Correct answer: The direction of the warp threads
The grain line runs parallel to the warp (lengthwise) threads and determines how the fabric hangs.
Question 3: Which fabric is known for its natural crimp that adds resilience and wrinkle resistance?
- Wool (Correct answer)
- Cotton
- Linen
- Rayon
Correct answer: Wool
Wool fibers have a natural crimp that gives them elasticity and resistance to wrinkling.
Question 4: What is the selvage of a fabric?
- The finished edge along the lengthwise grain (Correct answer)
- The cut edge of the fabric
- The bias edge of the fabric
- The folded center crease
Correct answer: The finished edge along the lengthwise grain
The selvage is the tightly woven finished edge that runs along both lengthwise sides of the fabric.
Question 5: Which washing instruction symbol on a US care label indicates dry clean only?
- A circle (Correct answer)
- A triangle
- A square
- A tub with water
Correct answer: A circle
A circle on a US care label indicates the garment should be dry cleaned.
Question 6: What is 'bias cut' fabric?
- Fabric cut at a 45-degree angle to the grain (Correct answer)
- Fabric cut along the selvage
- Fabric cut against the warp
- Fabric cut perpendicular to the weft
Correct answer: Fabric cut at a 45-degree angle to the grain
Bias cut means the fabric is cut diagonally at 45 degrees to the grain, allowing maximum stretch.
Tailor Fabric Selection and Care 1
Which fabric weight is most appropriate for a structured men's suit jacket?