East African Standard: Footwear Glossary Quiz
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What is the purpose of abrading in the footwear industry?

  • To increase the shine of the sole
  • To add color to the footwear
  • To soften the leather
  • To roughen up the over margin of the lasted upper (correct)
  • What does abrasion resistance refer to in footwear materials?

  • Ability to withstand wear due to abrasion (correct)
  • Ability to stretch without tearing
  • Ability to change color easily
  • Ability to repel water
  • What are abrasives used for in the footwear industry?

  • Increasing shoe comfort
  • Scouring or buffing soles and heels (correct)
  • Adding fragrance to shoes
  • Making shoes waterproof
  • What is the purpose of an accelerator in a rubber mix for footwear?

    <p>To accelerate the process of vulcanisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is a backer made of in footwear?

    <p>Plain weave cotton cloth coated with thermoplastic gutta percha or rubber and wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of shoe is an Acrobatic Shoe?

    <p>Made with extra light uppers and soles for acrobatic works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adhesion in terms of footwear?

    <p>A molecular attraction between surfaces of bodies in contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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