Question 1

Q1: Name five articles of everyday use that are made from different types of fabrics.

Accepted Answer

Based on the chapter, five articles of everyday use made from different types of fabrics are: 1.  Bedsheets and Pillow Covers: These are fabrics we use for sleeping, providing comfort. 2.  Towel: A soft and absorbent fabric used after bathing. 3.  School Dress: A fabric of a special type designed fo...

Question 2

Q2: How are textile fibres classified? Briefly discuss their characteristics.

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Textile fibres can be classified based on their origin into two main categories: Natural Fibres and Manufactured Fibres. 1. Natural Fibres: These fibres are available to us from natural sources. They are further classified based on their source:    Cellulosic Fibres (from plants):        Seed hair:...

Question 3

Q3: What is a yarn? Explain different methods of yarn processing?

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Yarn is a continuous strand of textile fibres, filaments, or material in a form suitable for knitting, weaving, or otherwise intertwining to form a textile fabric. It is the intermediate stage between fibre and fabric for most textiles. The process of converting natural staple fibres into yarn is ca...

Question 4

Q4: List the processes in fabric production.

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The main processes in fabric production can be categorized into two groups: making fabric directly from fibres and making fabric from yarns. 1. Fabric Production Directly from Fibres:    Felting: Fibres are laid in the form of a matt, and adhesion is caused between them through moisture, heat, and p...

Question 5

Q5: Mention any three properties of each of the following fibres. - Cotton - Linen - Wool - Silk - Rayon - Nylon - Acrylic

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Here are three properties for each of the specified fibres, based on the chapter content: Cotton 1.  It is a natural cellulosic, staple fibre of short length (1 cm to 5 cm). 2.  It has good moisture absorbency and also dries easily, making it very comfortable for summer use. 3.  The fabric made from...

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