FRM FPK MID TERM QUIZ Max Marks 100 Your Name: ___________________________

DT: Jan 05, 2022 TIME 90 min ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS Your Marks: __________________

1. Arrange the following rayon spun staple yarns in decreasing order of thickness (ie thickest yarn first): (2)
3/30, 2/40, 1/18, 1/24, 2/60, 2/34

2. The thickness of wool fibers is usually expressed in ___________________ (1)

3. a. What do you understand by the term staple length? (1)

b. How are staple lengths of cotton fiber classified? (2)

4. Cotton yarns above Ne 60 are called __________ yarns, Ne 20 to Ne 60 are ___________ yarns, and those
below Ne 20 are _____________ yarns. (3)

5. Arrange these care symbols in correct order, and then write the English care instructions as they would
appear on an actual garment label. (2+5)

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

6. Should the above care label be used for a light-coloured linen shirt? YES / NO (1)

7.

Beaded cotton top, covered buttons Ruffle rayon top Polyester chiffon pearl-beaded top

What care symbols would you recommend for these 3 garments (minimum 5 symbols for each garment)? (6)
8. In LHT (left hand twill) the diagonal wales (or ridges) run from ______________ to ________________. This
fabric is also referred to as_____ twill. (2)

9. Yarn to produce a tee shirt or a baby’s flannel sheet will have ___________ twist, while a yarn to make a
crepe fabric or a strong drill fabric will have _______________ twist. (high, low) (1)

10. Rank below natural fibres according to tensile strength (1 = strongest, 4 = weakest). (1)
Cotton, Linen, Wool, Silk

11. 1/40 denotes single-ply in 40s count yarn (3)

Therefore:
b. 2/30s denotes a ______ ply yarn with each ply in ____ count. This yarn is equivalent to a 1/____ yarn in
thickness.
c. 3/60s denotes a ______ ply yarn with each ply in ____ count. This yarn is equivalent to a 1/____ yarn in
thickness.

12. True or false? (5)

a. Modal fabrics have anti-bacterial properties
b. Linen fabrics are relatively stiff and wrinkle easily
c. Cotton fabric weakens from extended exposure to sunlight
d. Merino sheep produce an inferior Class 3 wool
e. Low twisted yarns will result in soft fabrics
f. S twisted yarns are commonly available, while Z twisted yarns have to be specially manufactured
g. Crepes and grainy/pebble structured fabrics are made with low twist yarns
h. Viscose fabrics are more dimensionally stable than linen or cotton fabrics
i. Lyocell fabrics can be safely machine-washed.
j. The various colors in which a style is offered to the customer are called colorways of the style.

13. In the table below write whether the fibers are cellulosic, protein or synthetic: (5)
No. Fiber C or P or S? No. Fiber C or P or S?
1 Angora 6 Ramie
2 Mohair 7 Acrylic
3 Lurex 8 Lyocel
4 Linen 9 Alpaca
5 Nylon 10 Rayon

14. What do the abbreviations EPI and PPI stand for? (2) What instruments can you use to measure these
parameters? (2)

15. The thickness of filament fibers is measured in ___________________ or in ____________________. (2)

 16. Define the term “non-woven fabric”. (1) What are non-woven fabrics mainly used for? (2)

17. Write True or False against each statement: (5)

i. A 3/3 twill will look different on the face and the back.
ii. Plain weave fabrics have a higher reed-pick than twill weave fabrics.
iii. Selvages on the sides of a woven fabric prevent the fabric from unravelling.
iv. A fabric with a epi 120 and ppi 76 is a balanced fabric.
v. Elastane is an elastomeric fiber and stretches 5 – 7 times its length.
vi. The UV (ultra violet) illuminant in a light box is used to match colors.
vii. A 2/4 twill is a weft-faced twill.
viii. Twill fabrics are softer and more resilient than plain weave fabrics
ix. A float is a woven fabric defect
x. Flannel fabric is usually brushed

18. Consider the following three 100% cotton fabrics: (5)

40/40 92X88 plain weave cambric

40/40 144 X 72 lightweight 3/1 twill
40/40 132 X 72 lightweight 7/1 satin

a. Which will have the best drape?

b. Which will have the highest lustre?
c. Which will have maximum resilience?
d. Which will be the most durable?
e. Which will have the maximum weight (gsm)?

19. Identify the following weave structures and give the common name for the type of fabric
A. (2)

Weave Structure: _________________

Fabric is Called: __________________

B. (2) All Warps : dyed yarn blue color

All Wefts: bleached white

yarn

Weave Structure: _________________

Fabric is Called: __________________

C.

Weave Structure (describe in detail): (3)

D. Weave Structure (describe in detail) (3)

E. Weave Structure: _____________________ (1) F. Weave Structure: _______________ (1)

G. (2)
Blue Blue Blue Ends alternate: Blue and white
white white white All pics are white.

Weave Structure: ________________

Fabric is called: _________________

20. Fill in the blanks (10)

i. Cotton fibers which are 30 to 37 mm (1-3/16” to 1-1/2”) long are called __________________ , and
those with length 37mm and above (> 1-1/2”) are called _________________________________ .

ii. The higher the count of a spun polyester-cotton blended yarn, the _________________ it is (thicker /
thinner)
iii. 60 count (approx. 25 micron) wool is ___________________ to 80 count (approx. 17.5 micron) wool
(superior/inferior)
iv. Wool reclaimed from old clothes and rags is called __________________ .

v. A 100 denier nylon filament yarn is _____________ than a 50 tex nylon filament yarn (thicker / thinner)

vi. ___________ weaves typically have a glossy face and a dull back.

vii. Plain weave fabrics are stiffer and less drapey than twill fabrics because _________________________
 viii. Comfort stretch fabrics will usually have _______ % spandex, while Power stretch fabrics usually contain
_________ % spandex.
ix. Wool is normally blended with __________ when manufacturing yarn for knitting sweaters.

x. Two importand parameters which define a !00% cotton yarn are _______________ & ______________.

21. You have three cotton yarns. (4)

1/20s
2/40s
3/60s
a. Is the thickness of these yarns same or different? ___________________
b. Which will have the least strength? _______________
c. Which will have the best lustre? _______________
d. Which will make a superior fabric? _______________

22. What does these symbols signify? (3)

23. Which of the following fabrics will be usually plain weave and which twill weave? (5)
a. Canvas f. Houndtooth
b. Drill g. Khaki
c. Chiffon h. Denim
d. Cambric i. Georgette
e. Chino j. Herringbone

24. Match the following: (3)

Hue the depth of color – how light or dark it appears
Chroma the family a color belongs to, such as red or green
Value the intensity of color, ie the brightness or dullness of a color

25. Fill in the blanks (3-1/2): The visual spectrum is divided into _____ equally spaced hues. The Value is in
relation to a ___ point scale, with ___ denoting absolute black and ___ denoting absolute white. The Chroma
is on a ____ point scale with 0 indicating __________ and 10 indicating _____ .

26. Fill in the blanks (2): Correlated color temperature (CCT) relates to the ____________ of light produced by a
light source, measured in degrees ____________. Light sources with CCT up to 4000 deg K are called ______
sources, while those with CCT exceeding 4000 deg K are ____________ sources.

27. Why is the bed linen and towels used in hospitals and hotels usually white? (2)

28. Fill in the blanks (2):

i. Pigments and Dyes are called textile _____________.
ii. ______________ are inert and water insoluble. They have/do not have an affinity for textile fibers.
 iii. ___________ are soluble and have/do not have an affinity for textile fibres.
iv. _____________ provide a greater degree of certainty in color matching.

29. Write True or false (2):

i. Protein fibers such as vicuna and mohair absorb color easily
ii. Plant fibers such as cotton or linen don't take to coloring as easily as synthetic fibers.
iii. Man-made or synthetic fibers such as nylon, rayon and polyester do not take to color easily.
iv. Generally, the easier the fiber takes to colour, the more resistant it will be to be fading, and vice versa.

30. Which of the following can be discharge printed? (2)

- 100% polyester
- 80% cotton 20% viscose
- 80% cotton 20% acrylic
- 80% viscose 20% nylon

31. Match the following (2-1/2):

A Blotch Printing
B Transfer Printing
C Digital Printing
D Warp Printing
E Flock Printing
roller printing done on warp yarns before fabric weaving
uses coloured fibres instead of pigments to give a surface design
design on a paper is transferred onto a fabric by vaporization
ground & design both printed onto a white fabric in one operation
inkjet printing of fabric through a computer

32. Identify the following equipment (4):

33. You have sent lab-dips in 4 options to your customer for approval. You get the following comment: “Use
option C, but make 5% bluer – it is too red. Make 5% darker, and 10% brighter.”
 Which of the color parameters H, L, C will you need to change in each case? (3)
34. Match the following woven fabric definitions (5):

a) Batiste A plain weave, durable, sturdy, heavy duty fabric used for tent material, handbags & casual
shoes.

b) Bedford Cord A lightweight fabric made with high twist yarns with a unique three-dimensional ripple
texture.

c) Canvas A yarn-dyed 2-color check (plaid) fabric, with one color white, in cotton plain-weave,
historically associated with tablecloths and aprons.

d) Chino A wool or cotton fabric woven in plain or twill weave usually brushed on one or both sides to
give a soft handle. Used for infant’s clothing, sleepwear and as a cleaning fabric.

e) Crepe Created by Thomas Burberry it is a 2/1 or 2/2 twill weave and has a raised diagonal twill
effect on the right side - used for raincoats, suitings, and sportswear.

f) Flannel A semi-sheer, lightweight, plain-weave cotton fabric used for summer garments & lingerie

g) Gabardine A heavy, warp-faced, corded fabric in which the cords run vertically, suitable for bottom
weight garments

h) Gingham A sheer lightweight fabric, woven in plain weave, with a characteristic rough grainy texture
produced by high twisted yarns both in warp and weft.

i) Grosgrain A durable, mercerized cotton fabric with a steep twill construction & a good luster, typically
used for trousers & shorts

j) Georgette A heavy, ribbed fabric, usually made with rayon or silk, with the weft being much heavier the
warp which creates stunning horizontal ribs.

35. Identify the pictures/diagrams of the 7 novelty yarns (7)

 Tweed
 Slub
 Chenille
 Boucle
 Spiral or corkscrew
 Lurex
 Knop

A
B

D
E

G.