TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM KỸ THUẬT HƯNG YÊN

KHOA CÔNG NGHỆ MAY & THỜI TRANG

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BÀI TẬP CHƯƠNG

BỘ MÔN: KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

Giáo viên giảng dạy: Bùi Thị Việt Hà

Sinh viên thực hiện: Nguyễn Thị Thu Huyền
Lớp: 107192.1
 Trả lời ngân hàng câu hỏi bài tập
I. Answer these questions
1. What’re natural fibres made from?
- Natural fibres made from vegetable-based, animal-based

2. What does “CVC” mean? What advantages are in CVC and which
garments are used for this composition?
- CVC means “ Chief Value Cotton"
- Advantage in CVC:
+ a price advantages over 100% cotton
+ easy to handle in the washing machine and iron
+ stays “fresh” and does not crease easily
+ the high cotton percentage gives bright colour
- It used for shirts, blouses and pants.
3. Name at least 4 kinds of based animal fibres.
- Wool( sheep), angora(rabbit), mohair(goat), silk(worm),

4. Where are accessories used in?

- Many accessories are used in a garment. You will collect new knowledge
each time you source a new type

5. List at least 5 yarn counts of woven fabric that you know

- #7, #10, #20, #30, #32

6. Name some zippers’ functions.

- Close End
- Open End
- Movable Open End
- Movable Close End
- Open End – Left Insert
- Open End – Right Insert

7. What are different names of magic tape?

- It is Touch Fastener, Hook and Loop, Velcro, Quicklon
8. Which garment is “magic tape” used for?
- It’s most common use is for garments made of medium and heavy weight
fabrics such as:
+ jackets and sporty pants
+ active sportwear
+ children’s wear
9. Which garment is “draw string” used for?
- It is mostly uesd for jackets-hood opening, bottom-with a stopper at the
end.
10. What is fabric construct used to express? Explain the numbers 110 x
76, 40s x 30s.
- Fabric contruct determines the desired fabric quality. It is to be specified
in the fabric order and is often shown in buyer’s garment contracts.
- 110 x 76 is threads in warp x threads in weft
40s x 30s is yarn count

11. How do zippers differ?

- Zippers differ in size, materials, colours, length, function, sliders, zipper
bands(tape) and others.

12. Write about the zipper’s functions.

- For pocket or pants: close end
- For garment: open end, movable open end
- For baggage: movable close end
- Another: open end-left insert, open end-right insert

13. What do size of zippers depend on?

- The size of a zipper depends on the width of its teeth when closed and is
expressed as “Zipper #...”

14. Which zippers are used for skirt, dresses?

- The invisible zipper is used for skirt, dresses

15. Which garments use # 10 and which garments use # 5?

10#: This is the heaviest and widest zipper, mostly for the front opening of
a heavy outdoor jackets.
 #5: most commonly used for light weight, mostly ladie’s and kid’s
garment.

16. Name at least 3 types of printing.

roller printing
screen printing by machine
border printing

17. What’s other name of SPANDEX and it’s characteristic? How is

maximum percent of stretchability?
- Another name for spandex is LYCRA.
- Stretchability is achieved by adding between 2 (minimum) to
6(maximum) percent. It is the same product but produced by two
competing companies.

18. How are differences of button?

- Differences of button in size, materials, colours, design.

19. What is button’s dimension expressed?

- The size is mesured at it’s greatest width and expressed as Lignes.

20. How many is one Ligne compared with inch and mm?
- One ligne is 1/40 inch or 0,635mm

21. What does “R/C” mean? What characteristics are in CVC and which
garments are used for this composition?
- “R/C” mean: RAMIE/COTTON
- It is nearly exclusively used for summer garments, mainly ladie’s pants

22. What’re man – made fibres made from?

- Man-made fibres made from oil/chemical-based: polyester, polyamid,
acrylic, spandex, acetate

23. How are Visco and Silk classified after undergoing chemical
treatment?
- Visco and Silk, through natural fibres, undergoa very technical production
process incl, chemical treatment and are therefore classified as “man-made”
24. Name at least 4 kinds of vegetable based fibres.
 - It’s Vicose, Linen, Ramie, Cotton
25. How many types of stretch fabric? Explain clearly about these stretch
fabrics?
- They are very much in fashion at present and will remain popular in
future. Garments made from such fabrics have highly comfortable wear
characteristics.
- any fabric, whether made from natural or man-made fibres or mixed, can
be made stretchable

26. Name at least 4 kinds of chemical/ oil based fibres.

- It’s polyester, nylon, acrylic, acetate

27. What’s different name of warp yarn?

- Different name of warp yarn is Vertical yarn

28. What are the golden rule measurements?

- Place the garment flat on a table

- smoothen the garment with your flat hand, from the center outwards.

- do not stretch the garment

- close all buttons, zippers etc

- follow your buyer’s measuring method

29. How many ways to measure the chest, waist, hip?

- there are two ways to measure the chest,waist, hip:

+ total measurement means the circumference

+ half of flat measurement is for instance the chest of the garment on the
table, the surface only, doubled for total measurement

30. What does “T/C” mean? What characteristics are in CVC and which
garments are used for this composition?
- “T/C” means “ Polyester/Cotton”
- it used for: shirt, blouses
31. How many is one Ligne?
 - One ligne is 1/40 inch or 0,635mm

32. What’s different name of weft yarn?

- Different name of weft yarn is Horizontal yarn

33. Which yarns are stronger, warp yarns or weft yarns? and why?
- Warp yarns are usually stronger then weft yarns because they have to
sustain more pull during weaving

34. Which direction are the warp yarns lie?

- The warp yarns are those which lie in the length direction of a fabric

35. How does yarn count in natural fibres specify?

- The yarn count specifies the thickness of the yarn, the lower the count
number the thicker is the yarn

36. How are yarn counts in man- made fibres measured?

- Man-made fibres are measured in “denier” which specifies the weight in
grams per 9.000m
37. Which parts of garment are interlining used for?
- Part of garment are interlining used for: collar, cuffs, front placket, pocket
flaps.
38. Translate these words in to Vietnamese BEAD, STOPPER, TOGGLE,
CORDLOCK, BUCKLE, RIVET, EYELET, GROMMET.
BEAD Hạt đính, hạt cườm

STOPPER Đầu chặn

TOGGLE Chốt chặn

BUCKLE Khuy cài/móc cài

RIVET Đinh tán

EYELET Lỗ ure

GROMMET Vòng dây

39. Name at least 7 basic key measurements that you know.

 - Top of head

- Center front neek

- Shoulder ( low shoulder, high shoulder point)

- Bust/chest

- Waist

- Hip

- Crotch

- Knee

- Floor

40. How does the standard of body measurement in the retail market
divided into?

- Babies

- children aged 1 to 3 years and 4 to 12 years

- teenagers 13to 16 years

- ladie “Junior” and “Missy” and “Mummy” sizes

- men “Regular” and “Oversize” and “Tall” sizes

41. Name at least 5 kinds of accessories that you know

- zipper, button, label, magic tape, draw strings, interlining, ribbons

42. What advantages are in 100% Cotton?

The most popular quality of all because of its characteristics:
- comfortable to wear and on the skin
- moisture absorbent
- available in soft and wrinkle-free finish
- gives clean, bright colours and prints
- easily absorbs dye-stuff
43. How are yarn counts in man- made fibres measured?
- Man-made fibres are measured in “denier” which specifies the weight in
grams per 9.000m
44. Write other name of A Size Specification
 - It’s measurement chart

45. Write the other names of Spandex, Polyamid

Other names of: -Spandex – Lycra

Polyamid - Nylon

46. Write the reasons about the variations are produced of fabric
compositions.
Two main reasons:
- PRACTICAL PURPOSES: to achieve a desired handfeel to improve
“wear & tear” or a fibre might not be suitable to stand on its own (100%
ramie would be too harsh and improves when mixed with cotton)
- DEMANDS MADE BY “FASHION”: to satisfy the never ending need to
ofter new looks and fabrics.

47. What’s different name of Nylon? What characteristics are in Nylon

and which garments are used for this composition?
- The different name of Nylon: Polyamid.
- Characteristic:
+ when mixed with other fibres, such as cotton or viscose, it gives a very soft anf
pleasing handful
+ has developed into a very popular fashion quality for all kinds of garment
- It is mainly used for the production of jackets, both as shell and lining.

48. What are functions of accessories?

- Functimal
- Decorative
- Partly used for the promation of brand name
- The identity card of a garment at times

49. Write at least 4 names of label that you know.

- neck label; flag label, size label, care label

50. Name at least 3 the basic zippers.

- close end, open end, movable close end, movable open end,…

II. Tick T(true) and F (false) for the following sentences

1. Polyamid is the natural fibres: (F)
2. Wool is man-made fibres: (F)
3. The WARP yarns lie in the length direction of fabric: (T)
4. The weft yarns across the width direction of fabric: (T)
5. Warp yarns are usually weaker than weft yarn: (F)
6. The yarn count specifies the thickness of the yarn: (T)
7. Synthetic are measured by width: (F)
8. The lower the count number, the fine fabric will be. : (F)
9. The higher the yarn count, the more expensive fabric will be. : (F)
10. Fabric construction determines the desired fabric quality: (T)
11. Fabric composition may contain 100% of the same fibre : (T)
12. Variations of fabric composition are produced for only one practical
purpose : (F)
13. Yarn count # 30 is popular for Jeans and T- shirt: (F)
14. Yarn count # 7 is popular for ladies’s dresses, skirts: (F)
15. 40/2 indicates that the yarn as used is a “single” yarn: (F)
16. 40/3 would mean “triple” yarn = 3 yarn ends, mostly twisted, and usually
used for flat knitting only: (T)
17. Cotton’s characteristic is comfortable to wear but don’t absorbent moisture:
(F)
18. 100% Cotton is soft and wrinkle free finish. : (T)
19. CVC is more expensive than 100% Cotton and it’s used for Jacket : (F)
20. CVC means Value Cheap Cotton : (F)
21. T/C means Polyester/ Cotton : (T)
22. Other name of Nylon is Polyamid : (T)
23. 100% Cotton is always bright colour and doesn’t crease easily: (T)
24. Grey cloth is finishing treatment fabric : (F)
25. The T/C fabric has close to zero shrinkage: (T)
26. The border printing consumption is higher than it would be for the same
garment without the special print: (T)
27. Many accessories are used in a garment : (T)
28. Buttons are used for both functional and decoration : (T)
29. The size is button is measured by LIGNES. : (T)
30. One “Ligne” is 1/40th of an inch or 0,635 mm. : (T)
31. Close end zipper is used for baggage : (F)
32. Open end zipper is used for garment : (T)
33. Other name Tape magic is hook & loop : (T)
34. Tape Magic is used for light garment : (F)
35. Ribbon is only made from knitted fabric. : (F)
36. Draw string is mostly used for shirt, dress, skirt : (F)
37. Padding is an important component of winter jackets. : (T)
38. Interlining is used in collar, front placket, and cuffs. : (T)
39. Neck label is attached to the side-seam of a garment or at the pocket. : (F)
40. Packing tape used for packaging. : (T)

III. Complete the missing letter

1. Garment.
2. Fabric
3. Accessories
4. Lycra
5. Nylon
6. Woven
7. Knitted
8. Button
9. Top
10. Dress
11. Draw strings
12. Magic tape
13. Zippers
14. Hook and Loop
15. Ribbons
16. Padding
17. Interlining
18. Labbl
19. Packing
20. Hanger
21. Warp
22. Weft
23. Fibres
24. Yarn
25. Thread
26. Synthetics
27. Weaving
28. Measure
29. Construction
30. Composition
31. Polyester
32. Shrinkage
33. Blouse
34. Colours
35. Shirt
36. Pants
37. Cotton
38. Trademark
39. Jackets
40. Fleece
41. Printing
42. Check
43. Stripe
44. Stretche
45. Swatches
46. Circular Knitted
47. Flat Knitted
48. Manmade Fibres
49. Natral Fibres
50. Lining

IV. Choose a suitable word and fill into each.

type collect accessories pricelists range
1. Many (1) accessories are used in a garment. You will (2) collect new
knowledge each time you source a new (3) type. Collect catalogues and (4)
pricelists and show them in your sample room. Buyers, especially
designers, like to choose from your sample (5) range.

differ garment function Inventions practical

2. THE ZIPPER is one of the great(1) Inventions of modern times; one of the
most important (2) garment accessories and both(3) practical and
decorative. Zippers (4) differ in size, materials, colours, length,(5)
function, sliders, zipper bands (tape) and others.

characteristics garment treatment woven handfeel

3. Fabric (1) woven from natural coloured yarn (i.e. not dyed) and prior to any
finishing (2) treatment is called “Grey Cloth”. It cannot be used for (3)
garment making. Grey cloth will completely change its look, (4)handfeel
and care (5) characteristics after undergoing finishing treatment.

production grey cloth mills facilities interest

4. Some weaving(1) mills produce and sell (2) grey cloth only and do not
have the dyeing / finishing (3) facilities to make the end-product. Such
mills are of no (4) interest to a garment merchandiser. You need the
finished, final material for your garment(5) production

Component jacket storage produced rolls

5. Padding is an important(1) Component of a winter(2) jacket. It is(3)

produced on automatic machines using polyester. Padding is delivered
in(4) rolls, each is a large Volume but light in weight. Both padding and
jacket manufacturer require large (5) storage space .

yarn count lower weight measured natural

6. The (1) yarn count specifies the thickness of the yarn. The (2) lower the
count number the thicker is the yarn. This applies to all yarns made of(3)
natural fibres. Synthetics (man-made fibres) are (4) measured in “denier”
which specifies the(5) weight in grams.

7. What are these information express? Explain

- 100% cotton: component of the fabric

- 144 x 80, 50s x 50s: fabric construction
- 57/8: the width of the fabric
- yarn dyed checks: a dying treatment
- sanforized: a finishing streatment
- US$ 1,70 per yard: price
- Suitable for shirts and blouses: usage

versions fibres mixed qualities described

8. Many different (1) qualities are produced, either 100% polyester or (2)
mixed with both natural and man-made (3) fibres. Such qualities are
often(4) described as “Fashion Fabrics” and new(5) versions are constantly
developed.

fibres quality Production shell handfeel

9. 100% nylon is mainly used for the(1) Production of jackets, both as (2)
shell and lining. When mixed with other (3) fibres, such as cotton or
viscose, it gives a very soft and pleasing (4) quality and has developed into
a very popular fashion(5) handfeel for all kinds of garments.

garments colours produced R/C grows

10. (1) R/C is a cheap “linen imitation” and mostly (2) produced in China where
Ramie(3) grows. It is nearly exclusively used for summer (4) garments,
mainly ladies’ pants. It is best in light(5) colours such as natural, khaki,
brown and beige. The fabric gives a “cool” handfeel.
VI. Translate words into English
1. Vải dệt thoi: woven fabrics
2. Vải dệt kim tròn: circular knits
3. vải dệt kim phẳng: flat knits
4. Chi số sợi: yarn count
5. thành phần vải: component
6. cấu trúc vải: construction
7. vải mộc: grey cloth
8. xử lý hoàn tất: finishing treatment
9. dệt vặn thừng: cables
10. cúc, khóa: button, zipper
11. dây dệt: tape
12. nhãn hướng dẫn sử dụng: care label
13. nhãn cỡ: size label
14. Cúc: button
15. móc áo: hanger
16. vải lót: lining
17. vải mếch: interlining
18. nhám dính: magic tape
19. áo phông: t-shirt
20. áo jacket: jacket
21. áo sơ mi váy: dress shirt
22. chân váy: shirt
23. quần âu: pants
24. quần jean: jeans
25. áo lót: bra
26. áo len: pullovers
27. áo nỉ: fleece
28. dây luồn: draw strings
29. dây ri băng: ribbons
30. Nhà sản xuất: producer
31. nhà cung cấp: supplier
32. áo sát nách: sleeveless shirt
33. áo dzilê: pullunder
34. đinh tán: rivet
35. lỗ oze: eyelet
36. móc cài: buckle
37. khóa: zipper

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