The chapter “Fibres to Fabrics” introduces students to the world of textiles, explaining how fibres are sourced from both natural and synthetic origins and transformed into fabrics. It covers the processes of spinning, weaving, and knitting, and introduces common fibres like cotton, wool, silk, and polyester. Students also learn about the properties and uses of different fabrics in daily life
Solutions for Fibres to Fabrics.
The solves answers for the chapter are given below.
Q1. Classify the following fibres as natural or synthetic.
Nylon, wool, cotton, silk, polyester, jute
Ans:
Natural fibres – wool, cotton, silk, jute.
Synthetic fibres – nylon, polyester.
Q2. State whether the following statements are true or false.
(a) Yarn is made from fibres.
(b) Spinning is a process of making coconut.
(c) Jute is the outer covering of coconut.
(d) The process of removing seed from cotton is called ginning.
(e) Weaving of yarn makes a piece of fabric.
(f) Silk fibre is obtained from the stem of a plant.
(g) Polyester is a natural fibre.
Ans:
(a) true
(b) false
(c) false
(d) true
(e) true
(f) false
(g) false
Q3. Fill in the blanks.
(a) Plant fibres are obtained from _ and.
(b) Animal fibres are and _.
Ans:
(a) cotton, jute
(b) silk, wool
Q4. From which parts of the plant are cotton and jute obtained?
Ans:Cotton is obtained from the fruit parts of the plant and jute is obtained from the stem of the plant.
Q5. Name two items that are made from coconut fibre.
Ans:Gunny bags and rope.
Q6. Explain the process of making yarn from fibre.
Ans:Yarns are made of thin strands called fibres. The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning. In this process, a mass of cotton wool is drawn out and twisted. This brings the fibres together to form a yarn.
Fibres to Fabrics Extra Questions and Answers
Extra questions and answers for the lesson Fibres to Fabrics are presented as follows. These questions are frequently asked in the exams and this will help the students understand the chapter deeper.
Q1. Difference between Fibres and Fabrics
Ans:
| Fibres | Fabrics |
|---|---|
| Fibre is a long, thin strand or thread of materials | Fabric is a cloth made by weaving or knitting |
Q2. Difference between Natural fibre and Synthetic fibre.
Ans:
| Natural fibre | Synthetic fibre |
|---|---|
| Fibres obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibres. | Fibres made from chemical substances are called synthetic fibres. |
| Examples: Cotton, jute, silk and wool | Examples: Nylon and polyester. |
Q3. Define Ginning and Weaving.
Ans: Ginning: Cotton fibres are separated from the seed by combing. This process is known as Ginning.
Weaving: Weaving is the process of arranging two sets of yarns together to make a fabric.
Q4. What will happen if we pull the yarn from a torn pair of socks?
Ans: If we pull the yarn from a torn pair of socks, a single yarn gets pulled out continuously as the fabric
gets unravelled.
Q5. Where is the weaving of fabric done?
Ans: The Weaving of fabric is done on looms. Looms are either hand-operated or power-operated.
Q6. What happens to matured fruits of cotton plants?
Ans: After maturing, the cotton balls burst open and seeds covered with cotton fibres can be seen. Then,
the cotton can be handpicked. After this, fibres are separated from seeds by combing by a process
known as ginning. This can be done either by hand or machine.
Q7. What is spinning? Name any device used for spinning.
Ans: The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning, a device used for spinning is the Charkha
(Tareng).
Q8. What are the two processes by which fabrics are made from yarns?
Ans: The two processes by which fabrics are made from yarns are weaving and knitting.
Q9. How is jute extracted from the jute plant?
Ans: The jute is obtained from the stem of the jute plant. The jute plant is normally harvested during the
flowering stage. The stem of the harvested plant is immersed in water for a few days. The stem, roots
and fibres are separated by hands.
