FASH215 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bast Fibre, Gossypium Hirsutum, Bamboo Textile
14 Aug 2016
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18:32 exam notes use sakai points as core part of studying. 20 true false 30 points few short answer (more like statement questions) Tell me about natural cellulose fibers advice keep it simple units: 5, 6, 7 chapter: 4-6 test will be . Natural cellulose fibers divided into three main groups of fibers. **natural cellulose: naturally grown more commonly a plant methods of fiber identification. Burn test: identifies chemical composition how will it react. Microscopy: looks at length//shape//appearance more for natural than manufactured. Looking closely at fiber to help identify length of fiber//texture & hand//quality. Flammability reaction to fire: fibers ignite quickly, burn freely, have an afterglow and gray feathery ash. Filmy or loosely constructed garments should not be worn near an open flame. Seed fibers: fibers develop in the seedpod of the plant to use fiber must be separated from the plant. Cotton from cotton plant most valuable seed fiber crop.
