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Give one word for the following set of words:
A yarn that runs along the length of fabric
Warp
Which is NOT a method of fabric construction?
a) Weaving
b) Knitting
c) Painting
d) Braiding
c) Painting
Which weave is created by using thick yarns with thin yarns in one direction?
Basket Weave
Rib Weave
Plain Weave
Satin Weave
Rib Weave
Which fabric is made by a technique in which fibres are held together by mechanical force, gum and heat?
Knitting
Non-Woven
Braid
Lace
Non-Woven
A fabric making technique used for making shoe-laces
Braiding
Why is twill weave used for your jeans?
Twill weave has a clear diagonal line on the face of the fabric.
It is a very strong and durable weave. It is therefore used for jeans.
Selection of clothes depends on the occasion and season. Support this statement with the help of one example each.
Yes, selection of clothes depends on the occasion and season in the following ways:
We wear cottons in summers and woolen in winters.
When we are attending a marriage we wear dresses in bright colours like lehenga cholis, ghagras and shararas often accompanied by bright accessories like bangles, chains and earrings.
------ is used for industrial purposes. (cotton/nylon)
nylon
What is plain weave? Name any two fabrics made of plain weave.
Plain weave is the simplest weave and therefore inexpensive to produce.
Each and every weft yarn goes alternately under and over the warp yarns across the width of the fabric.
Two fabrics made of plain weave are mulmul dupattas and chiffon sarees.
Give one word for the following
Finished edge on each side along the length of fabric
Selvedge
What are the different malpractices prevalent in selling fabrics?
The different malpractices prevalent in selling fabric is that:
Giving lesser quantity and/or poor quality of the product.
Cheating on price.
Selling defective goods.
Providing false, misleading and incomplete labels and markings.
What is plain weave? Name any two fabrics made of plain weave.
Plain weave is the simplest weave and therefore inexpensive to produce.
Each and every weft yarn goes alternately under and over the warp yarns across the width of the fabric.
Two fabrics made of plain weave are mulmul dupattas and chiffon sarees.
Write differences between basket and rib weave.
Basket Weave
1.Two or more weft yarns are interlaced as a unit with corresponding number of warp yarns to give a basket like effect.
2.Matte fabric commonly used for cross stitch embroidery is an example of such a weave.
Rib Weave
1.Rib or line effect is created by using thin yarns with thick yarns or single yarns with doubled yarns in any one direction
2.Broadcloth, cord fabric, faille, poplin, taffeta are examples of rib weave.
When you are purchasing fabric, what points will you remember to check the weave of the fabric?
The points to be remembered while checking for the weave of the fabric are:
Long floats in weave should be avoided as they tend to snag.
You can test the strength of the cloth by applying tension between your thumbs.
Filler yarns should meet selvedges at right angles.
Weave should be uniform when you hold it up to the light and check for any unusually thin or thick areas.
Give an example for each-certification label, brand label descriptive label and care label.
Brand label -
Certification label
Brand label - Bombay Dyeing
Certification label - Woolmark
Descriptive label - Garments such as shirts
Care label - labels on denim pants or silk garments
Compare and contrast weaving and knitting.
Two sets of yarns are interlaced with one another at right angles in weaving.
Weaving used 2 sets of yarns
Weaving gives a firm fabric
Knitting means to entangle the threads in such a way that they run parallel to each other
Knitting uses only one ball of yarn
Knitting gives stretch to the fabric
Give one word for the following set of words: (2)
Open mesh fabrics with geometrical shape -
Finished edge on each side along the length of fabric -
A yarn that runs along the length of fabric -
Total number of yarns per square inch -
Nets
Selvedge
Warp
Thread Count
Present the points, to be kept in mind, while selecting clothes for an infant.
Points to be kept in mind, while selecting clothes for an infant are:
The major requirements of the newborn are for warmth, comfort and cleanliness.
Clothes should be soft and light as babies have tender and delicate skin.
Clothes should be simple to put on and take off.
It is also important that they should be easy to maintain.
Textile traders adopt various malpractices. Enlighten Rita about the malpractices as she has to purchase fabric for curtains.
Giving lesser quantity/ or poor quality of the product - Rita has to decide the quality of the fabric for the curtains she wants before going to the seller.
Cheating on price- She may have to go to different traders of the curtain fabrics to know how much each trader is selling the fabrics.
Selling defective goods - Rita has to check that the fabric for the curtain is fresh and not defective.
Providing false, misleading and incomplete labels and markings - When Rita buys the fabric for her curtains she needs to know about the marking like fastness, care and maintenance and other quality marks.
Justify the given statements -
A closely woven fabric is more serviceable and strong
No powdery dust should appear when fabric is rubbed between the fingers.
A closely woven fabric is more serviceable and stronger.
Justification- Yes, a closely woven fabric has a larger quantity of yarns than a loosely woven fabric and is therefore more serviceable.
Long floats in weave should be avoided.
Justification- Yes, Long floats in weave should be avoided as they tend to snag easily.
No powdery dust should appear when fabric is rubbed between the
fingers.
Justification- Yes, No powdery dust should appear when fabric is rubbed between the fingers. Visible powder is an indication of too much starch.
You have to buy a ready-made suit for yourself. How will you make a good purchase?
For a wise selection of readymade garments I will check the following:
Design of the garment:
The design of any item is guided by four important elements: basic style line, shape form, colour and texture or the type of fabric.
Fit : To check the fit, we look at the shoulders, bust, waist and length. It should be appealing to the figure.
Workmanship: Look at the wrong side of the dress. All seams should be finished.
Price: Price factor actually goes along with all other factors. The quality of fabric, constructional details, embroidery, etc
Care and maintenance: Factor in the cost of repeatedly dry cleaning, and ensure it is color fast.
Briefly describe any four techniques of fabric construction. Give one example for each technique.
The four techniques of fabric construction are:
Weaving:
Weaving is the most commonly used method of fabric construction.
In weaving, two sets of yarns are interlaced with one another at right angles.
Weaving gives a firm fabric.
Example: Mattress (Chatai)
Knitting
In knitting, yarn is interlooped to get a fabric, which gives a lot of stretch and easy-care properties to fabric.
Knits are mainly used for hosiery.
Examples: Underwear, T-shirts, socks, sweaters
Nets
They are open-mesh fabrics with geometrical shapes.
These yarns may be knotted at the point of intersection.
Example: Mosquito nets
Laces
Yarns are criss-crossed to create intricate designs.
Yarns may be interlooped, interlaced or knotted to give open-mesh structure.
Laces are very important trimmings that are used to decorate a garment.
State true or false and correct the false statement.
1. Synthetic fibres are ideal for baby's under garments.-
2. Doctors wear white coats to look fashionable.-
3. Clothing for travelling should preferably be of light colours.-
4. Delicate fabrics like silk are ideal for a long train journey.-
5. Cotton shirts that are easy to slip on or that have double breasted front openings with snaps are some easy to wear styles for infants.-
1.False, synthetic clothes are non-absorbent. These can be very uncomfortable as baby's clothes.
2. False, doctors must bok neat, clean and efficiently. They must protect themselves from infections. That is why they wear white coats.
3.False, during travelling clothes become very dirty. So, light colours should be avoided.
4.False, one must wear strong and tough fabric during a long train journey. Only strong fabrics can withstand the wear and tear of a long journey.
5.True, as a baby is mostly lying down such clothes are not only easy to wear but also does not hurt the delicate skin of an infant.
What six features of fabric would you check while buying clothes for an athlete?
When you go shopping just keep the following criteria in mind and you would be successful in making a good purchase.
Material:
1. The cloth should be pleasing to touch.
2. Durability of fabric - quality of the fibre, strength of the yarn, the amount of twist in the yarn.
Weave:
1. Long floats in weave should be avoided as they tend to snag easily.
2. The strength of the cloth may be tested by applying tension between the two thumbs.
3. Weave should be uniform when you hold it up to the light and check for any unusually thin or thick areas.
Finish:
1. Note the smell of the cloth, it should be clean and not oily.
2. Look against the light for even dyeing.
3. No powdery dust should appear when fabric is rubbed between the fingers. Visible powder is an indication of too much starch.
Enlist any 3 points you will keep in mind while buying clothes for an adolescent girl or 3 characteristics you would consider while buying clothes for your college going sister?
Teenagers are very conscious about clothes and want to wear the ‘latest’ styles.
They like to have variety in their clothes because they do not want to repeat the same dress every day.
It is advisable to select clothes which they can mix and match so that they can achieve variety with few clothes.