FIBRES, YARNS & FABRICS

Question 1

Define fibres

Answer 1

Basic raw materials/ Thin hair like structures that can be converted into yarns.

Question 2

Define yarns

Answer 2

These are long continuous threads that can be directly woven into fabrics.

Question 3

Define fabrics

Answer 3

Pieces of cloth we use to make clothes.

Question 4

Describe the process of:
Making yarns
Making fabrics

Answer 4

•We make yarns by twisting or spinning fibres
•we can make fabrics by the use of weaving or knitting.

Question 5

Describe the process of how fibres are processed in to yarns and then finally fabrics

Answer 5

Fibres are the basic raw materials used to make long & continuous threads called yarns, these yarns are then woven into fabrics which are used to make stitched clothes for us.

Question 6

What type of clothes are preferred by us in summer, winter and why?

Answer 6

In summer people prefer soft and lighter clothes usually made out of cotton, because they are cool to wear,

In winter we prefer cozy & thick Woolen fabrics, because they shield our bodies from coldness

Question 7

What are
Jute fibers, acrylic fibres
Which category of fibres can they be found?

Answer 7

Jute- strong fabrics with tensile strength and are found from plant fibres.

Acrylic- soft and glassy fibres and are found from synthetic fibres