Professional Freelance Textile Designer Interview Questions & Answers:

1. What is spandex?

Spandex fibers are extremely elastic. They are used for such purpose as foundation garments, hosiery, swim wear and sports wear.

2. Do you know what is the standard of cotton yarn count?

The standard for the yarn count in cotton is I pound of fiber drawn out to make 840 yards of yarn. The resultant thickness or size is known as count number 1 or Ne1.

3. Tell me what are three basics stitches in weft knitting?

☛ Plain Knit stitch
☛ Purl stitch
☛ Rib stitch

4. Explain me how non-woven fabrics are made?

The non-woven fabrics are made by interlocking or bonding of fibers through mechanical, chemical, thermal or solvent means. Different types of fabric are used for nonwovens like wool, cotton, polyester, acrylic, etc.

5. Explain me what is wale and course in the textile industry?

☛ Course: In Knitted fabric loop, the total amount of horizontal rows is known as Course.
☛ Wale: In Knitted fabric loop the total amount of vertical rows is known as Wale.

6. Do you know what is nylon?

Nylon is thermoplastic, resilient, elastic and very strong. It is used for a wide variety of apparel, have furnishings and industrials products.

7. What is Topstitched Seam?

A plain seam with a row of machine stitching on one or both sides of the seam line is known as the top stitched seam.

8. Tell me what is Tufting?

Tufting is a type of method for textile weaving, which is done by pushing extra yarn into a fabric. In this process, many needles simultaneously punch the fabric at pre-determined distance for extruding the fibers. Tufting is usually done on carpets, blankets and upholstery.

9. Tell me what is linen fiber?

Linen fiber is obtained from the stoke of the flax plant linen yarn can be very strong and lustrous and in used for apparel, have furnishings and upholstery.

10. Tell me what is Selvage?

Selvage is the Lengthwise finished edges on all woven fabrics. Running parallel to the lengthwise grain.