,1
You will void mfg warranty if you use this
2
Protein Fibers are naturally _________
3
Nylon dissolves by what chemical and melts at what tempeture
4
What chemicals do you need in your spot and stain removal tool kit
Don't know?
K
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C
what are the 3 types of natural fiber carpet are made from
1. insects
2. plant
LO
3. animal
what type cleaning material should never be used with protein fibers from animals
sodium hydrochloride (bleech)
YC
if bleech is used on protein fibers what damage would occur
It will soften or dissolve protein fibers
D
Protein Fibers are naturally _________
Flame resistant
U
What are the three types of fiber in fleeces of lamb or sheep
Epidermis, epicuticle and cuticle
ST
what are the outer parts of fleece of lamb or wool
cortex and medulla
What makes wool bounce back
natural crimp
What is a harmful chemical to wool
,alkaline which is found in detergents
what can cause dye migration in wool
high pH
What is felting in wool fabrics?
through agitation of wool, you are interlocking the scales of the wool fiber, making it look slimy
during the cleaning
K
wool can be damaged and degrade if
C
left in prolonged sunlight
LO
what constitutes lamb wool
it's the first fleece that is sheered from lamb
how old must the sheep be to be considered lamb wool
YC
8 months or younger
what is Virgin Wool
wool spun for the first time
D
What is pulled wool
Wool taken from slaughtered animals
U
what does wool do
ST
1. hides dirt
2. sustain insect growth
3. bleeds with moisture and crocks (smudges) with agitation
if you spill something on wool you should do what
Block (Do not rub)
To protect the fibers of wool you can use what chemical
Florochemicles (Teflon or Scotchguard)
, What chemicle should never be used on wool
Silicone
Silk is considered one of the ________ fibers
Strongest
K
What happens to sil as it ages
It turns yellow
C
What can damage silk
alkaline and perspiration
LO
what are some of the problems with silk
It spots easily and it's texture distorts easily
YC
Where do cellulosic fibers come from
They come from plants and vegetation
what are some examples of cellulosic fibers
D
Cotton and Jute
U
What is Rayon
it's regenerated cotton product
ST
what causes a browning of Celluosic fibers
Lignin
What happens if you use to.much water or do not dry cellulosic fiber products fast enough
it can cause it to brown
Cotton has a longer or shorter drying time
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