Exam 4: A Study of Fibers and Textiles

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Fiberglass is a fiber form of:

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Fibers that have been spun together are called:

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Fibers are woven into textiles or fabrics.

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A disadvantage of manufactured fibers is that they can deteriorate in bright sunlight and melt at a lower temperature than natural fibers.

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All plant fibers share the common polymer that is:

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Natural plant fibers are produced from:

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Early collection of fibers in an investigation is critical.Within 24 hours, an estimated:

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Two methods that can analyze fibers without damaging them are:

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Fibers are classified as either:

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Weave patterns have names like tabby, twill and __________________.

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The most common type of regenerated fiber, which is derived from cellulose and is mostly plant in origin, is rayon.

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When fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or suspect to victim, this is called:

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Synthetic polymer fibers, which all originate with petroleum products, are cellulose-based fibers.

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The number of threads that are packed together for any given amount of fabric is known as _________________________________.

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Flax is the most common stem fiber, and is most commonly found in the textile, _________________________.

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One seed fiber is:

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Manila is a fiber extracted from the leaves of _______________________, a relative of the banana tree.

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Polyester has properties similar to nylon except it is easily broken down by light and concentrated acid.

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Until the nineteenth century, only plant or animal fibers were used to make clothing and textiles.Half the fibers produced today are synthetic.They are categorized as:

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A small molecule that may bond to other monomers to become a polymer is a:

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