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Fabric and Yarn Production

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What is a yarn made up of?

Threads
Fibres or filaments twisted or spun together (correct)
Weft and warp
Grains and selvedges

What is the function of the weft threads?

They run alongside the selvedge
They are exposed to pull in weaving
They are strong and give the fabric a better feel
They run from selvedge to selvedge (correct)

What is the purpose of the warp threads?

To run alongside the selvedge
To withstand pull in weaving (correct)
To prevent fabric from unravelling
To give the fabric a better feel

What does fabric consist of?

Fibres or filaments twisted or spun together (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the selvedges on woven fabric?

Tightly woven ends of the crosswise or weft threads (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are yarns obtained from natural and artificial sources?

To provide different options for fabric production (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a plain weave?

The weft thread passes over one warp and under the next alternately (B) Signup and view all the answers

What results from a simple twill weave?

Rows of diagonal ridges across the fabric (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do the weft threads behave in a satin weave?

They pass under four or more warp threads and over one alternately (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which weave involves the weft threads passing over two warp threads and under one alternately?

Twill weave (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of a satin weave in terms of thread behavior?

The warp threads 'float' or lie on the surface of the cloth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which weave involves a pattern where the weft thread passes over one warp and under the next alternately?

Plain weave (A) Signup and view all the answers