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Leaving Cert Home Economics: Textiles and fibres

How often Textiles and fibres comes up on the Home Economics papers, every year it was asked, and questions to try.

HL Asked on 5 of the last 10 Higher Level papers, most recently in 2026.

OL Asked on 10 of the last 10 Ordinary Level papers, most recently in 2026. banker

Textiles and fibres, Higher Level(8 marks)

Quick ones on Textiles and fibres.

(a)Natural fibre obtained from a plant?
  1. Wool
  2. Cotton
  3. Silk
(b)Fibre that is actually stronger when it is wet?
  1. Viscose
  2. Wool
  3. Cotton
(c)Synthetic fibre known for strength and crease resistance but poor absorbency?
  1. Polyester
  2. Wool
  3. Linen
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(a) Cotton

(b) Cotton

(c) Polyester

Your turn: Higher Level questions on Textiles and fibres.

Higher Level

Asked on 5 of the last 10 Higher Level papers, most recently in 2026.

Every paper, year by year

YearWhere it came up
2026A11
2025Not asked
2024C4
2023Not asked
2022A13
2021Not asked
2019Not asked
2018A9
2017Not asked
2016A11

Links open the State Examinations Commission’s paper for that year.

More Textiles and fibres questions

Textiles and fibres, 3 marks

Why does wool keep the wearer warm?

  1. It generates heat by friction as the fibres rub together
  2. It reflects body heat back from the skin like a mirror
  3. Its crimped fibres trap air, which is a poor conductor of heat
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Its crimped fibres trap air, which is a poor conductor of heat

The trapped air is the insulator, not the fibre itself. Wool also absorbs moisture vapour without feeling damp against the skin.

Textiles and fibres, 2 marks

What is the warp in a woven fabric?

  1. The diagonal line at 45 degrees to the selvedge
  2. Yarns running lengthwise, parallel to the selvedge
  3. Yarns running across the fabric, from one edge to the other
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Yarns running lengthwise, parallel to the selvedge

The warp is set on the loom first and is usually the strongest direction. The weft crosses it, and the diagonal is the bias.

Ordinary Level

Asked on 10 of the last 10 Ordinary Level papers, most recently in 2026. banker

Every paper, year by year

YearWhere it came up
2026A14
2025A12, A14
2024A12
2023A12, A14
2022A13, A14
2021A12, A14
2019A9
2018A11
2017A10
2016A10

Links open the State Examinations Commission’s paper for that year.

More Textiles and fibres questions

Textiles and fibres, 2 marks

Which of these is a natural fibre?

  1. Polyester
  2. Nylon
  3. Cotton
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Cotton

Cotton comes from the cotton plant. Polyester and nylon are made from chemicals and are synthetic fibres.

Textiles and fibres, 2 marks

Which fibre comes from an animal?

  1. Viscose
  2. Wool
  3. Linen
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Wool

Wool is the fleece of a sheep, and silk is the other main animal fibre. Linen comes from the flax plant.

Textiles and fibres, 2 marks

Which property makes cotton a good fabric for a tea towel?

  1. It absorbs water well
  2. It repels water
  3. It melts at low heat
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It absorbs water well

Cotton takes in a lot of moisture and washes at a high temperature, which is what a kitchen cloth needs.

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