Fabric Construction & Textile Properties is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Consumer Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which weave creates a diagonal rib pattern on the fabric surface and is used for denim?
Twill weave
Plain weave
Satin weave
Leno weave
Answer: Twill weave — Twill weave creates a diagonal rib pattern by offsetting interlacing points, producing a strong, durable fabric used for denim and chino fabric.
Easy
2. Which fabric construction method interlocks loops of yarn, rather than interlacing two sets of yarn at right angles?
Knitting
Weaving
Non-woven bonding
Mercerising
Answer: Knitting — Knitting constructs fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, unlike weaving, which interlaces warp and weft yarns at right angles.
Medium
3. Name the simplest and most common weave, produced by passing the weft yarn over and under alternate warp yarns.
Answer: plain weave — Plain weave is the simplest, most common weave, made by passing the weft over and under alternate warp yarns, creating a strong, closely woven fabric.
