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ANSWERS POSTED ON THE 29 TH OF MAY 2020


Dear student, I hope that you have managed to answer all the questions for this week. Please help out at home and maybe try out the basic culinary skills from the book if ever you have the ingredients at home. You can also weigh solid ingredients and liquid. See you soon– Miss Karishma.

  1. Define “Textile” (2)
    A textile can be defined as any material made from fibres and they have been used by people all over the world since ancient times
  2. Define textile fibres. (2)
    Textile fibres are hair-like structures used to make yarns and threads. Fibres can be obtained from nature for example plants or animals or can also be manufactured.(man made)
  3. List 2 natural fibres. (2)
    Wool, silk, cotton, jute, linen ect…..
  4. List 2 man-made fibres. (2)
    Acrylics, polyester, Nylon, rayon, spandex, Kevlar ect….
  5. List 3 importance of textile. (3)Textiles makes our life comfortable, protects us from the weather by keeping us warm and safe and keeps us fashionable .
  6. List 3 examples where textile makes our life comfortable. (3)
Our blanket keeps us warm during winter, Our towel is absorbent so it absorbs the water from our body quickly after a shower, Our sweater, pullover, scarf and cap keeps us safe and warm during cold weather, Our sofa set provides comfort and relaxation after a long day, Our curtain protects us from sunlight and safe as well as privacy. Our mattress made from textiles helps us with a good night sleep, Our clothes makes us fashionable so that we feel confident and happy with our personal identity.  Functional clothing and accessories make life easy, saves time and helps us in our daily tasks, activities and facilitate outdoor sports. Ect……
7. List 2 examples where textile is used as protection. (2)
A blanket or sweater keeps us warm during the cold weather.  A raincoat and a hoodie protect us from the rain.  A dungaree protects us from injury, an apron protects our clothes from food spills. The uniform of the fire fighter protects him from burns, Oven gloves and mittens protects from burns. Ect…..

8List 2 other ways about how you use textiles. (2)
We use textiles as decorations for example a painting made on cloth, god’s eye decoration, Chinese pendants, dream catchers, Christmas ornaments, ribbons, bows, soft toys, baby comforter, mats, table cloth, ironing board cover ect….

9.List 3 examples of textile that you use at home. (2)
Towel, napkins, sofa, sofa bed, blankets, curtains, mattress, bedsheet, pillows, pillow case, table cloth, rugs, bread bag made of fabric, cushions ect….


10. List 3 examples of textiles that we use in the Agro industry(3)
Gloves, weed control fabric, nets, ropes, aprons, overalls, insect proof netting, threads ect…..


11. List 2 textiles that can be used in the hotel industry. (2)
Overalls, chef uniform, aprons, Mittens, tea towel, table cloth, napkins, kitchen towels, Oven gloves, towels, bed sheet, pillows, mattress, pillow covers, rugs, curtains ect….

12.  List 2 textiles that can be used in the automobile industry.(2)
Seat covers, cushions, rugs, car covers, carpets, roof liners, decorations ect….