Fabric Types Quiz
Instructions: Identify fabrics and textiles from descriptions
- 1.
Which fabric is made from the cocoon of silkworms?
ALinenBRayonCCottonDSilk - 2.
Denim, the fabric used in blue jeans, is traditionally made from which fiber?
ACottonBPolyesterCWoolDNylon - 3.
Which luxury fabric comes from the undercoat of a specific breed of goat?
AAngoraBCashmereCMohairDAlpaca - 4.
Linen is derived from the fibers of which plant?
AHemp plantBCotton plantCBambooDFlax plant - 5.
Which synthetic fabric, invented by DuPont in 1935, was first used to make stockings?
APolyesterBNylonCSpandexDAcrylic - 6.
What is the term for fabric with a raised, soft surface created by cutting loops in the weave?
AChiffonBOrganzaCVelvetDSatin - 7.
Which Scottish fabric pattern features crisscrossing horizontal and vertical bands of color?
AHerringboneBPaisleyCHoundstoothDTartan (plaid) - 8.
Tweed is a rough, warm fabric that originated in which country?
AEnglandBScotlandCWalesDIreland - 9.
Which lightweight, sheer fabric is often used for evening gowns and scarves?
ACanvasBFlannelCCorduroyDChiffon - 10.
What type of fabric has distinctive raised ridges or 'wales' running along its surface?
AChambrayBCrepeCCorduroyDCalico - 11.
Which fabric is known for its smooth, glossy surface on one side and dull finish on the other?
AMuslinBBurlapCSatinDTaffeta - 12.
Mohair fiber comes from which type of animal?
AAlpacaBAngora goatCCashmere goatDMerino sheep - 13.
Which heavy, durable fabric was historically used for sails and tents?
ASilkBCanvasCLaceDGeorgette - 14.
What is the stretchy synthetic fabric, also known as Lycra, commonly used in athletic wear?
AAcrylicBPolyesterCNylonDSpandex - 15.
Which traditional Japanese fabric-dyeing technique uses wax to create patterns?
ATie-dyeBShiboriCBatikDIkat