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Test Your Knowledge: Textyle History of the Alps

By Valerij Dermol / 13/06/2025

Living Textile Heritage of the Alps and its Sustainable Circular Future
Module 1: The Textyle History of the Alps
Test Your Knowledge: Textyle History of the Alps

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Why is preserving textile heritage in the Alps important?

To promote tourism and local identity
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To sustain traditional craftsmanship and knowledge
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To support sustainable and locally sourced textile production
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Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Which traditional textile knowledge is present in all Alpine regions and is also inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Lace-making
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Silk weaving
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Wool felting
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Indigo dyeing
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Question 3 of 10

3. Question

What do silkworms need to eat in order to produce silk thread?

Oak leaves
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Mulberry leaves
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Pine needles
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Wheat grains
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Which city in the Alps was an important center for silk production?

Bergamo
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Salzburg
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Ljubljana
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Lyon
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Why was retting an important step in flax processing?

To dry the flax more quickly
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To separate the flax fiber from the woody part of the stem
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To give the flax its characteristic golden color
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To increase the length of the flax fibers
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6. Question

When did people start cultivating flax in the Alps?

In prehistoric times
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In the Middle Ages
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In the 19th century
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In Ancient Rome
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question

What is the biggest challenge in the wool value chain in the Alps?

Lack of skilled shepherds
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Competition from synthetic fibers
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Disrupted value chain and perception of wool as waste
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Too much sheeps and wool
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question

What is the correct sequence of traditional wool preparation for weaving or knitting?

Shearing – Yarn making – Washing – Carding – Dyeing
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Washing – Shearing – Carding – Yarn making – Dyeing – Weaving/Knitting
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Shearing – Washing – Carding – Yarn making – Dyeing – Weaving/Knitting
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Carding – Shearing – Washing – Yarn making – Dyeing – Weaving/Knitting
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question

Why was wool one of the most important raw materials in Alpine regions?

Because it was easy to produce and process
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Because it was entirely exported and not used locally
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Because it did not wrinkle and was fashionable
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Due to its insulating properties and resistance to weather conditions
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question

Which natural raw materials were traditionally used for textile production in the Alps?

Cotton and hemp
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Flax, wool, and silk
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Polyester and nylon
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Leather and feathers
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