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RC final 2
RC final 2
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Marketing
11th Grade
06/01/2016

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What is a monochromatic color story?
Definition
Shades and tints of one color.
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What is pilling?
Definition
Little balls of fiber form on the fabric.
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What is a triadic color story?
Definition
Three colors equally distant on the color wheel.
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What is luster?
Definition
The fiber reflects light to create shine.
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What is the value of a color?
Definition
The lightness (tint) or darkness (shade)of the color.
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What is resiliency?
Definition
The fiber springs back to it's original shape.
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What is a term for the amount of pigment in a color?
Definition
Intensity.
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What is shrinking?
Definition
The fiber is smaller after washing.
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What color story uses a color with the colors on either side of it's compliment?
Definition
Split complementary.
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How much textile product does the textile recovery industry keep out of landfills each year?
Definition
2.5 billion pounds.
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Which drying method is recommended for garments that may stretch out of shape?
Definition
Drip drying
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If a garment is slightly large it is best to _______.
Definition
Alter it.
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What is the most common method of dying?
Definition
Piece dying.
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When altering a skirt hem, measure from the _______?
Definition
Floor.
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What is the most common proportion in design?
Definition
a ratio of 3 to 5
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The surface characteristics that determine the look and feel of the garment are called__________.
Definition
Texture
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What law requires the labeling of the fiber content of apparel made from sheep, llama, camels and goats?
Definition
The Wool Products Labeling Act.
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What is the source of cotton?
Definition
The cotton plant.
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What is the source of wool?
Definition
Sheep.
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What is the source of linen?
Definition
The flax plant.
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What is the source of polyester, rayon and all other man made fibers?
Definition
Chemicals.
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How a fabric feels when touched is referred to as ______.
Definition
The hand.
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What stich should be used to reinforce a ripped area?
Definition
Reinforcement stitch.
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Why do stains need to be treated before washing and drying?
Definition
The heat can set the stain and make it impossible to remove.
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Why should repairs be done before washing a garment?
Definition
Washing can cause rips and tears to get larger and make repairing them more difficult.
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Which fabric is absorbant, cotton or nylon?
Definition
Cotton.
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How long are staple fibers?
Definition
8 inches or less.
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How is balance achieved?
Definition
When both parts of a garment have equal weight.
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What is the world's oldest textile fiber?
Definition
Linen.
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What are some advantages of silk?
Definition
Silk is strong but lightweight. It is luxurious. Silk is absorbant and resists wrinkling and is comfortable in all climates. Silk is soil resistant.
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What are some advantages of cotton?
Definition
Cotton is inexpensive , absorbant and cool in warm weather. Cotton dyes well and combines well with other fibers.
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What are some advantages of polyester?
Definition
Polyester is resilient, strong and color fast. It is Easy care, resists wrinkles and does not stretch or shrink. Polyester resists abrasion, perspiration, mildew and moths.
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What are some advantages of rayon?
Definition
Rayon is absorbant, drapes well and dyes well. It is soft, comfortable, versatile and inexpensive.
Term
Emphasis, balance, proportion, rhythm and harmony are all _________?
Definition
Principles of design.
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What is the quickest way to repair a rip?
Definition
Iron on patches.
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Why should you remove clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops?
Definition
To prevent wrinkling.
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Which fiber is grown using sustainable methods?
Definition
Bamboo.
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What is the best natural fiber to use for women's evening wear?
Definition
Silk.
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What is texturing?
Definition
The process of twisting, looping or coiling synthetic fibers.
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What are some uses of cotton?
Definition
Clothing of all types, upholstery, sheets.
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What are some uses of silk?
Definition
Dressy clothing such as evening gowns. Blouses, scarves, ties, lingerie.
Term
What are some uses of polyester
Definition
Permanent press fabrics, fiber fill, shirts, dresses, suits and undergarments.
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What are some uses of rayon?
Definition
Rayon was invented to replace silk and is used in shirts, dresses, blouses and lingerie.
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What is another name for shape?
Definition
Silhouette.
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Can the flame resistant properties of a fabric be removed by laundering?
Definition
No
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Should chlorine bleach be poured directly on clothes?
Definition
No
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What are synthetic fibers made from?
Definition
Chemicals.
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Are knit fabrics made by weaving?
Definition
No
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Which is easier, making a garment bigger or smaller?
Definition
Smaller.
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Are wool and silk cellulosic fibers?
Definition
No, they are protein fibers.
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What are the disadvantages of cotton?
Definition
Cotton mildews, wrinkles and shrinks.
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What are the disadvantages of silk?
Definition
Silk is expensive, yellows with age, is weakened by sunlight and spotted by water.
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What are the disadvantages of polyester?
Definition
Polyester pills easily, has low absorbancy, takes oily stains and has static buildup.
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What are the disadvantages of rayon?
Definition
Rayon wrinkles easily, is heat sensitive and has low resilience. It mildews,shrinks, stretches and is weak.
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What are the types of lines called?
Definition
Vertical, horizontal, diagonal and curved.
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How should a heavily soiled, white garment be washed?
Definition
By itself, not with any other garments.
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What weave is used to make denim?
Definition
A twill weave.
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What is rhythm?
Definition
The way the eye is carried through the parts of the garment.
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What machine is used to make knits with stripes and patterns?
Definition
A raschel knitting machine.
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Cotton wool and silk are all _______ fabrics?
Definition
Natural.
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How is cotton cared for?
Definition
Cotton is washable and can be boiled to sterilize. It can be ironed at high temperatures.
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How is silk cared for?
Definition
Silk is usually dry cleaned or hand washed. Iron at a low temperature.
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How is polyester cared for?
Definition
Polyester can be machine washed and dried. Iron at a low temperature.
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How is rayon cared for?
Definition
Some rayons can be dry cleaned, others are hand washable. Iron at a low temperature.
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