Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Denier is defined as weight in gm of 9000 metres length of a fibre, while tex is defined as weight in gm of 1000 metres length of fibre (B) ... fibres are all prepared by wet spinning (D) Nylon fibres have greater water absorption capacity than polyester fibres
Last Answer : (C) Dacron fibres, acrylic fibres, viscose rayon fibres & cellulose acetate fibres are all prepared by wet spinning
Description : Which synthetic fibre is known as artificial Silk? A. Nylon B. Rayon (Answer) C. Cotton D. Terylene
Last Answer : B. Rayon (Answer)
Description : Rayon is a __________ fibre. (A) Cellulosic (B) Polyamide (C) Polyester (D) Natural
Last Answer : (A) Cellulosic
Description : Example of natural plant fibre: a. Silk b. Cotton c. Viscose rayon d. Polyester
Last Answer : b. Cotton
Description : Most of the fibre forming polymers are crystalline in nature, one of the exceptions being __________ which is amorphous in nature. (A) Nylon (B) Polyacrylonitrile (C) Polypropylene (D) Polyester
Last Answer : (B) Polyacrylonitrile
Description : __________ is not a polyester fibre. (A) Terylene (B) Dacron (C) Nylon (D) Polyacrylonitrile
Last Answer : (C) Nylon
Description : __________ fibres are made of polyamides. (A) Dacron (B) Nylon (C) Rayon (D) Orion
Last Answer : (B) Nylon
Description : Can I get this polyester rayon blend to shrink in the wash?
Last Answer : answer:Polyestere does not shrink. Rayon usually shrinks like crazy. I have a feeling with that ratio the garment won't shrink much, not sure. Throw it in the dryer after you wash it, see what happens. ... a lot, deoending on the rayon, but I doubt that will be a problem with all that polyester.
Description : Carbon disulphide is mainly used in the production of(A) Viscose rayon (B) Corundum (C) Plasticiser for unsaturated polyester (D) Paints
Last Answer : (A) Viscose rayon
Description : Which was the first synthetic fibre made by man?
Last Answer : Nylon
Description : Viscose rayon (A) Cannot be made from sulphite pulp (B) Utilises H2SO4 , NaOH and CS2 during its manufacture (C) Cannot yield textile grade fibre (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Utilises H2SO4 , NaOH and CS2 during its manufacture
Description : Nylon is made up of : (1) Polyamide (2) Polyester (3) Polyethylene (4) Polypropylene
Last Answer : (1) Polyamide Explanation: Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers known generically as aliphatic polyamides. It is one of the most commonly used polymers.
Description : Nylon threads are made of - (1) Polyester polymer (2) Polyamide polymer (3) Polyvinyl polymer (4) Polysaccharide
Last Answer : (2) Polyamide polymer Explanation: Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, more specifically aliphatic or semiaromatic polyamides. They can be melt-processed into fibers, ... . Nylon polymers have found significant commercial applications in fibers, in shapes and in films.
Description : In bag filters, filter fabrics are never made of (A) Metallic wire woven mesh (B) Polyester fibres (C) Cotton fibres (D) Nylon fibres
Last Answer : (A) Metallic wire woven mesh
Description : Nylon threads are made of (1) Polyester polymer (2) Polyamide polymer (3) Polyvinyl polymer (4) Polysaccharide
Last Answer : Polyamide polymer
Last Answer : Polyamide
Description : For the first time, scientists have developed which fabric from the flax plant? a. Cotton b. Rayon c. Nylon d. Linen
Last Answer : d. Linen
Description : The chief raw material used for manufacturing Rayon is : (1) Nylon (2) Cellulose (3) Silicon (4) Radium and Argon
Last Answer : (2) Cellulose Explanation: Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber. Because it is produced from naturally occurring polymers, it is neither a truly synthetic fiber nor a natural fiber; it is a semi-synthetic or artificial fiber.
Description : Which of the following fibres catches fire least? (1) Nylon (2) Cotton (3) Rayon (4) Terricot
Last Answer : (2) Cotton Explanation: The fibre least prone to catch fire is cotton. Fabrics with more of the fiber surface area exposed to air have more oxygen available to support, burning and therefore burn more easily. Thus, thin, gauzy fabrics, lace, or brushed fabrics can be very flammable.
Description : Polycaprolactam is (A) Nylon-6 (B) Nylon-66 (C) Dacron (D) Rayon
Last Answer : (A) Nylon-6
Description : The substance used in the production of nylon; rayon; explosives; fertilizers and dyes?
Last Answer : Ammonia
Description : Polycaprolactam is commercially known as (A) Nylon-6 (B) Nylon-66 (C) Dacron (D) Rayon
Last Answer : Cellulose
Description : Which of the following fibres catches fire least ? (1) Nylon (2) Cotton (3) Rayon (4) Terricot
Last Answer : Cotton
Last Answer : Synthetic fiber rayon was renamed in 1924
Description : Rayon is superior to cotton in making gauge for wound treatment, because rayon (A) Is a synthetic polymer (B) Does not stick to the wound unlike cotton (C) Can absorb over 90% of its own weight of water (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (B) Does not stick to the wound unlike cotton
Description : The synthetic fibres produced from __________ are known as rayon. (A) Lignin (B) Cellulose (C) Polyamides (D) Ethylene glyco
Last Answer : (B) Cellulose
Description : Which of the following is not a natural fibre? (A) Silk (B) Viscose rayon (C) Wool (D) Cotton
Last Answer : (B) Viscose rayon
Description : The substance that is least prone to catch and spread fire is (a) nylon (b) terycot (c) cotton (d) polyester
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Nylon-6 is a (A) Polyamide (B) Thermosetting resin (C) Polyester (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Polyamide
Description : Chain growth polymerisation is a process, in which the monomers are added in a chain fashion, and it requires an initiator to produce the free radical. An example of chain growth polymerisation products is (A) Nylon-66 (B) Teflon (C) Polyester (D) Bakelite
Last Answer : (B) Teflon
Description : Melt spinning of polymers involves the forcing of polymer melt through spinnerates (fine holes) into an atmosphere kept at a temperature lower than the melting point of the polymer, which causes the fine diameter ... the __________ fibres. (A) Acrylic (B) Polyester (C) Nylon 6:6 (D) Polypropylene
Last Answer : (A) Acrylic
Description : Phenol formaldehyde is produced by condensation polymerisation. It is also known as (A) Teflon (B) Bakelite (C) Polyester (D) Nylon-66
Last Answer : (B) Bakelite
Description : Reaction of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol produces (A) Nylon-6 (B) Dacron (C) Polyester (D) PVC
Last Answer : (B) Dacron
Description : In a cross linked polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to constitute a three dimensional network. Which of the following is a crosslinked polymer? (A) Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde) (B) Polyester (C) Polythene (D) Nylon-6
Last Answer : (A) Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde)
Description : Nylon-6, 10 which is used for bristles making is superior to nylon 6, 6 due to its lower water absorption capacity, is a/an (A) Polyester (B) Polyamide (C) Polyisopren
Last Answer : (B) Polyamide
Description : Reaction of ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) produces (A) Nylon-6 (B) Dacron (C) Polyester (D) PVC
Description : Which of the following best describes Nylon? w) polyamide x) polyester y) polyolefin z) acrylic
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- POLYAMIDE
Description : The fiber least prone to catch fire is (1) nylon (2) polyester (3) cotton (4) terylene
Last Answer : cotton
Description : Neoprene is a (A) Monomer (B) Synthetic rubber (C) Polyester (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Synthetic rubber
Description : The main use of butadiene is (A) As a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester (B) In the manufacture of synthetic rubber (C) As an anti-skimming agent in paint (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) In the manufacture of synthetic rubber
Description : The major use of butadiene is (A) As a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester (B) In the manufacture of synthetic rubber (C) As an anti-skinning agent in paint (D) None of these
Description : Which properties of polyester make it more usable fibre ?
Last Answer : A. Crease resistant, Dip dry, Blending with other natural fibre like cotton, wool etc.
Description : Which of the following is generally not used as eord for synthetic rubber tyre casing? (A) Dacron (B) Nylon (C) Cellulose (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Cellulose
Description : Synthetic polymer produced by using terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol is (A) Terylene (B) Nylon-66 (C) PVC (D) Polystyrene
Last Answer : (A) Terylene
Description : Golden Fibre refers to [CDS 2009] (a) Hemp (b) Cotton (c) Jute (d) Nylon
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which is not a natural fibre? (1) Linen (2) Silk (3) Jute (4) Nylon
Last Answer : (4) Nylon Explanation: Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. "Nylon" is not a natural fibre. It is a synthetic fibre.