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Textile design
Contributed by: Leigh
  • 1. Textile design is the art of creating patterns and designs for fabrics. It involves combining elements such as color, texture, and form to produce unique and visually appealing designs. Textile designers often draw inspiration from nature, art, and culture to create their designs. They use various techniques such as weaving, printing, and dyeing to bring their designs to life on different types of fabric. Textile design plays a crucial role in the fashion and interior design industries, adding personality and style to clothing, home furnishings, and other textile products.

    Which software is commonly used for digital textile design?
A) PowerPoint
B) Excel
C) Adobe Photoshop
D) Microsoft Word
  • 2. What is a jacquard weave commonly used for in textile design?
A) Stripes
B) Solid colors
C) Intricate patterns
D) Floral designs
  • 3. Which fiber comes from the flax plant?
A) Linen
B) Rayon
C) Nylon
D) Polypropylene
  • 4. What is the purpose of a mood board in textile design?
A) To visually explore design ideas
B) To track production schedules
C) To conduct market research
D) To analyze financial data
  • 5. What is block printing in textile design?
A) Digital printing
B) Printing with stencils
C) A technique of printing using carved blocks
D) Screen printing
  • 6. What is indigo dye commonly used for in textile design?
A) Adding metallic accents
B) Creating blue hues
C) Dyeing red hues
D) Printing floral patterns
  • 7. Which type of printing technique uses a mesh to transfer ink onto fabric?
A) Screen printing
B) Foil printing
C) Digital printing
D) Block printing
  • 8. Which technique involves hand-stitching designs onto fabric with colored threads?
A) Quilting
B) Appliqué
C) Embroidery
D) Crochet
  • 9. What is marbling in textile design?
A) Adding metallic foil
B) Dyeing fabric in stripes
C) Hand-painting designs
D) Creating patterns that resemble marble stone
  • 10. Which term refers to a fabric with a raised design created by stacking yarns on top of each other?
A) Pile
B) Drape
C) Weave
D) Knit
  • 11. What is the purpose of a burn test in textile design?
A) To assess colorfastness
B) To identify fabric composition
C) To test fabric durability
D) To check for shrinkage
  • 12. What is the purpose of a griege fabric in textile production?
A) Fabric with printed patterns
B) Fabric with a shiny finish
C) Unfinished fabric ready for dyeing or printing
D) Fabric with metallic threads
  • 13. Which natural dye is derived from insects?
A) Indigo
B) Cochineal
C) Madder
D) Henna
  • 14. What is the purpose of a tension box in textile weaving?
A) To roll up finished fabric
B) To maintain consistent yarn tension
C) To cut fabric edges
D) To store weaving tools
  • 15. What is a dobby loom used for in textile production?
A) Weaving complex motifs
B) Creating small, geometric patterns
C) Block printing
D) Producing large-scale prints
  • 16. Which technique involves dyeing fabric to create patterns?
A) Batik
B) Macramé
C) Quilting
D) Tie-dyeing
  • 17. Which fabric design style is known for its intricate patterns and colors?
A) Houndstooth
B) Plaid
C) Paisley
D) Gingham
  • 18. Which design element refers to the visual weight and structure of a fabric?
A) Shape
B) Texture
C) Pattern
D) Color
  • 19. Which is a popular natural fiber used in textile design?
A) Cotton
B) Nylon
C) Polyester
D) Acrylic
  • 20. What is the name for a small sample of fabric used for testing colors or designs?
A) Bolt
B) Swatch
C) Chiffon
D) Selvage
  • 21. Which textile technique involves sewing small pieces of fabric together to create a larger design?
A) Draping
B) Batik
C) Patchwork
D) Macramé
  • 22. In which country did the art of Batik originate?
A) India
B) Italy
C) Ireland
D) Indonesia
  • 23. Which type of dye is commonly used in Shibori textile design?
A) Direct
B) Acid
C) Vat
D) Indigo
  • 24. Which of the following is a key element in textile design?
A) Metal
B) Color
C) Plastic
D) Wood
  • 25. What is the term for a repeating design element in textile patterns?
A) Stencil
B) Motif
C) Canvas
D) Loom
  • 26. What traditional technique involves dyeing fabric using a wax-resistant method?
A) Batik
B) Shibori
C) Ikat
D) Tie-dye
  • 27. Which ancient civilization is known for its intricate textile designs, particularly in tapestries and garments?
A) China
B) Inca
C) Egypt
D) Greece
  • 28. Which type of yarn is known for its elasticity and stretchiness in knit fabrics?
A) Wool
B) Cotton
C) Spandex
D) Silk
  • 29. Which traditional Japanese dyeing technique creates patterns by binding fabric in intricate ways?
A) Batik
B) Ikat
C) Shibori
D) Block printing
  • 30. What type of fabric is known for its sheen, drape, and luxury feel?
A) Fleece
B) Denim
C) Silk
D) Canvas
  • 31. What is the term for a fabric with a raised design or pattern created by weaving or knitting?
A) Chiffon
B) Jacquard
C) Canvas
D) Muslin
  • 32. What is the term for a fabric that has been dyed after it is woven or knitted?
A) Yarn-dyed
B) Piece-dyed
C) Printed
D) Embroidered
  • 33. Which term refers to the decorative edging applied to a textile to prevent fraying?
A) Fringe
B) Ruffle
C) Selvage
D) Hem
  • 34. Which of the following is NOT a natural fiber commonly used in textile design?
A) Cotton
B) Polyester
C) Wool
D) Silk
  • 35. Which textile design technique involves gathering and stitching fabric to create a rippled effect?
A) Applique
B) Smocking
C) Tassel making
D) Patchwork
  • 36. What type of fabric has a distinctive crinkled or wrinkled appearance in textile design?
A) Canvas
B) Seersucker
C) Satin
D) Chiffon
  • 37. Which textile design element refers to the way in which fabric is constructed?
A) Thread count
B) Weave
C) Dyeing
D) Texture
  • 38. In textile design, what is the process of adding decorative elements to fabric called?
A) Embellishment
B) Weaving
C) Block printing
D) Dyeing
  • 39. Which tool is commonly used to cut fabric accurately in textile design?
A) Thread snips
B) Rotary cutter
C) Tape measure
D) Scissors
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