Textile Terms

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Instructions: Fabric, weaving, and textile vocabulary

1.
What is the 'warp' in weaving?
A
The vertical threads held taut on the loom
B
The pattern created by dye
C
The edge binding of fabric
D
The horizontal threads woven through the fabric
2.
What is the 'weft' (also called 'woof') in weaving?
A
The vertical threads on a loom
B
The horizontal threads woven over and under the warp
C
The frame of the loom
D
The knots that hold fabric together
3.
What does 'mercerized' mean when describing cotton?
A
Dyed with natural plant colors
B
Treated with a chemical process to increase luster and strength
C
Made from organic cotton only
D
Woven in a very loose pattern
4.
What is 'selvage' (or 'selvedge') on a piece of fabric?
A
The tightly woven edge that prevents unraveling
B
The label showing fabric content
C
A decorative fringe
D
The center fold line
5.
What is 'batik'?
A
A type of loom from Asia
B
A heavy woolen fabric
C
A fabric dyeing technique using wax to create patterns
D
A Chinese silk embroidery method
6.
What does 'thread count' measure in bed sheets?
A
The number of colors used in the fabric
B
The number of threads per square inch of fabric
C
The length of each individual thread
D
The weight of the fabric
7.
What is 'chenille' named after?
A
The type of loom used to create it
B
A town in Italy famous for textiles
C
Its inventor, Henri Chenille
D
The French word for caterpillar, due to its fuzzy texture
8.
What is 'damask' fabric known for?
A
Being completely waterproof
B
A reversible pattern woven into the fabric, often floral
C
Its rough, burlap-like texture
D
Its extreme stretchiness
9.
What is a 'bobbin' used for in textile work?
A
Holding and dispensing thread during weaving or sewing
B
Measuring fabric length
C
Stretching fabric on a frame
D
Cutting fabric to size
10.
What does 'nap' refer to in fabric?
A
A fabric's tendency to wrinkle
B
The raised surface of fibers on fabric, like on velvet
C
The pattern printed on fabric
D
The weight per square yard
11.
What is 'muslin'?
A
A synthetic polyester blend
B
A lightweight, loosely woven cotton fabric
C
A type of silk from China
D
A heavy canvas material
12.
What is a 'shuttle' in weaving?
A
A frame for drying dyed fabric
B
A device that carries the weft thread back and forth across the warp
C
The pedal that operates the loom
D
A tool for cutting threads
13.
What does 'felting' involve?
A
Weaving threads on a loom
B
Dyeing fabric in large vats
C
Spinning raw cotton into thread
D
Matting and pressing fibers together using heat, moisture, and pressure
14.
What is 'taffeta'?
A
A transparent, net-like fabric
B
A thick, insulating wool
C
A crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric with a slight sheen
D
A soft, stretchy knit fabric
15.
What is a 'loom' used for?
A
Weaving threads together to make fabric
B
Spinning raw fibers into yarn
C
Dyeing fabric different colors
D
Cutting fabric into patterns

Answer Key

Question 1

A. The vertical threads held taut on the loom

Question 2

B. The horizontal threads woven over and under the warp

Question 3

B. Treated with a chemical process to increase luster and strength

Question 4

A. The tightly woven edge that prevents unraveling

Question 5

C. A fabric dyeing technique using wax to create patterns

Question 6

B. The number of threads per square inch of fabric

Question 7

D. The French word for caterpillar, due to its fuzzy texture

Question 8

B. A reversible pattern woven into the fabric, often floral

Question 9

A. Holding and dispensing thread during weaving or sewing

Question 10

B. The raised surface of fibers on fabric, like on velvet

Question 11

B. A lightweight, loosely woven cotton fabric

Question 12

B. A device that carries the weft thread back and forth across the warp

Question 13

D. Matting and pressing fibers together using heat, moisture, and pressure

Question 14

C. A crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric with a slight sheen

Question 15

A. Weaving threads together to make fabric

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