The soft, white, downy fiber that is strong and durable, cool to wear, and is commonly used in underwear and
socks is:
Cotton.
Applying colors, designs, or surface treatments that change the look, feel, or performance of fabrics is:
Finishing.
Which weave creates diagonal ridges on the surface of the fabric resulting in a strong and durable fabric such as
denim?
Twill
Which disposable items are recycled into a polyester fiber that is being used to make fabric for t-shirts and filling
for pillows?
Plastic bottles
Fabrics constructed by compacting fibers together using a combination of moisture, heat chemicals, friction,
and/or pressure are:
Nonwoven
Which manufactured fiber is made from coal or petroleum, often blended with other fibers, and has great
washability?
Polyester
A tough, flexible material made by preserving animal hides through a process called tanning is:
Leather
The two categories of finishes applied to fabric, yarn or fibers to change the appearance, performance, or feel
are:
Mechanical and chemical