Consumer Studies Grade 11 Practice Exam

Sateen weaves are noted to pull, break and fray easily due to abrasion. Which weave is particularly susceptible?

Plain weave Satin Twill Sateen

Correct Answer:

Sateen

Explanation:

The texture of a weave affects how it wears under abrasion. Weave structures with long floats on the surface have fewer interlacing points holding the yarns, so fibers are more likely to snag, pull, and fray when rubbed. Sateen uses a satin-style weave, giving a smooth surface with relatively long floats, which makes it more vulnerable to abrasion compared with tighter weaves. Plain weave is tightly interlaced, so it resists pulling and fraying better; twill, while showing diagonal ridges, also has good durability due to its interlacing pattern. Since sateen combines that satin-like float structure with cotton fibers, it is particularly susceptible to pulls, breaks, and fraying.

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