Question

Match the fabrics given in List I with their characteristics given in List II.
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A. Velvet & I. Absorbent fabric made with uncut pile loops
B. Velveteen & II. Cotton pile fabric with a thicker pile
C. Velour & III. Cotton pile fabric made by filling pile method
D. Pin wale & IV. Silk pile fabric using extra warp for the pile
& V. Pertaining to cotton corduroy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A ‐ III, B ‐ I, C ‐ II, D ‐ IV
• B. A ‐ IV, B ‐ II, C ‐ I, D ‐ V
• C. A ‐ I, B ‐ III, C ‐ II, D ‐ IV
• D. A ‐ IV, B ‐ III, C ‐ II, D ‐ V

Hint:

To remember: Velvet is a silk warp-pile fabric, Velveteen is a cotton filling-pile fabric, and Pin wale refers to the fine vertical ribs of corduroy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Pile fabrics are characterized by a three-dimensional surface texture created by raised loops or cut yarn ends projecting from a woven or knitted base fabric.
The manufacturing method, fiber content, and pile density determine the classification of these fabrics.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each fabric with its defining structural characteristic:
- A. Velvet: A luxurious cut-pile fabric traditionally woven from silk (or synthetic filament fibers).
It is produced using an extra set of warp yarns to form the raised pile loops, which are then cut (A - IV).
- B. Velveteen: A cut-pile fabric woven from cotton.
It is produced using the filling (weft) pile method, where extra filling yarns are floated over the base fabric and then cut down the center of the floats to form the pile (B - III).
- C. Velour: A heavy, dense, cut-pile fabric woven from cotton (or knitted).
It features a thicker, longer pile than velveteen, giving it a soft, plush hand (C - II).
- D. Pin wale: Refers to the fine, narrow ridges or cords (wales) characteristic of cotton corduroy fabric (D - V).
This matching corresponds to the sequence: A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - V.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching of fabrics to their characteristics is A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - V.