1 Mark Questions
Question 1 : Draw suitable symbols for care label of a dress to indicate that it should be tumble dried and not to be bleached.
Answer : The below given symbols should be used for tumble dry and do not bleach.
Question 2 : Mention any two indicators by which you will know the dress has not been cut along the selvedge.
Answer : The two indicators by which we will know that the dress has not been cut along the selvedge are:
(i) Length of the piece should be along the selvedge.
(ii) The width of the dress should be along the weft.
Question 3 : What can be two possible reasons for higher cost of a dress in comparison to similar other dresses?
Answer : The higher cost of a dress in comparison to similar other dresses can be due to:
(i) The quality of cloth.
(ii) Hand embroidery on cloth which increases the worth of cloth.
Question 4 : State any two factors which would increase the cost of a fabric.
Answer : The following factors would increase the cost of a fabric:
(i) Fabric made with filament fibres.
(ii) An exclusive design and the amount of handwork involved would increase the cost of a fabric.
Question 5 : Draw suitable symbols for tumble dry and dry clean only on the label of a shirt.
Answer : The below given symbols should be used for tumble dry and dry clean
Question 6 : Draw suitable symbols for ‘Do not Tumble Dry’ and ‘Do not Bleach’ on the label of a shirt.
Answer : The symbol for do not tumble dry will be:
The symbol for so not bleach will be:
Question 7 : Mention any two factors which would influence the appearance of a fabric.
Answer : The appearance of a fabric can be influenced by the following factors:
Finishing Good finish of a fabric makes its appearance attractive and shiny.
Texture Texture of a fabric also affects the appearance of a fabric. If the texture is rough or coarse, it will appear dull. A smooth, finely woven texture will make the fabric attractive to look at.
Question 8 : Present two examples of how a fabric is chosen according to the purpose it has to serve.
Answer : (i) Examples of school uniform:
(a) The fabric should be durable and long lasting.
(b) Quality and type of fabric should be as prescribed by the school.
(ii) Examples of sports wear:
(a) The fabric should be stretchable and soft.
(b) It should rave fast colour and should be crush resistant.
Question 9 : Draw suitable symbols for ‘iron with moderated iron’ and ‘dry in shade’ on the label of a shirt.
Answer : The suitable symbol will be:
Question 10 : Draw symbols for a care label to indicate that the dress can be bleached and tumble dried.
Answer : The symbols for bleach and tumble dried are:
2 Marks Questions
Question 11 : Other than buying fabric from a reputed shop and of a reputed brand what four features would you check in the fabric, to ensure its good quality?
Answer : Four features I would check in a fabric to ensure its good quality are as follows:
Weave Firmness This can be tested by scratching or stretching the fabric to check that the threads do not shift easily. If they do, the seams of the garment may slip or develop holes around the stitches.
Uniformity of Weave Hold up the fabric against the light to show any uneven weaving, weak spots or imperfections.
Evenness of Colour The dye colour or print colour should be uniform across the fabric with no misprints or black areas.
No wrinkles The fabric should not show any wrinkles after momentary crushing with the hand, otherwise the dress made out of it will get crumpled easily.
Question 12 : What four qualities of a fabric would determine its durability?
Answer : Qualities of a fabric which would determine its durability are:
Type of Yarn Blended yarns such as terycot or cotswool are longer lasting than single ply yarns. Also, yarns with a medium twist are more durable than yarns without a twist
Type of Fibre Synthetic fibres (except rayon) are more durable than natural fibres like cotton and silk
Type of Weave Woven fabrics are more durable than knitted fabrics.
Thread Count Fabrics with higher thread count (i.e. number of wrap and weft yarns per unit area) are more durable than fabrics with less thread count.
Question 13 : List four factors which influence the appearance of a dress material.
Answer : The following factors influence the appearance of a dress material:
Origin and Size of Fabric Fabrics made of cotton, jute and wool fibers look dull, whereas fibers of silk and rayon look glossy.
Weave Fabrics with plain and satin weaves are smooth. Fabrics made twill weave have diagonal lines.
Prints Small prints look elegant and large prints look bold.
Colour Combination Colour combination can make a fabric look dull or attractive.
Question 14 : What four qualities of a fabric would qualify it to be comfortable?
Answer : Qualities of a fabric to qualify it as comfortable are:
Soft It should feel soft and smooth to the wearer’s skin.
Permeable It should make the wearer feel cool by allowing air to pass through it.
Good Conductor of Heat It should allow heat to pass through it so that the wearer feels comfortable.
3 Marks Questions
Question 15 : Ranjan lost all his clothes in a fire accident at his home. So, he is planning to get stitched for himself a limited number of daily wear clothes, clothes for travelling and formal clothes. What six factors should Ranjan consider while selecting the fabrics for getting these clothes stitched?
Answer : The factors which Ranjan should consider while selecting the fabrics for these clothes are:
(i) The daily wear clothes fabric should be easily washable.
(ii) The daily wear clothes fabric should suit the season, meaning that if it is summer, cotton fabric will be preferred and if it is winter, woollen or cotswool fabric will be preferred.
(iii) The fabric for all the clothes should be durable, as Ranjan has no other clothes to fall back upon.
(iv) The fabrics for daily wear clothes and travelling clothes should be lightweight.
(v) All the fabrics selected should have fastness of colour and be wrinkle resistant.
(vi) All the fabrics selected should have a natural lustre.
Question 16 : Alok is buying some fabric for getting stitched sets of school uniform for his 11-year old daughter joining a new elementary school. What five factors should Alok keep in mind while buying the fabric?
Answer : The factors which Alok should keep in mind while buying the fabric are:
(i) The fabric should be durable and long lasting because school children are highly active and treat their clothes very roughly.
(ii) The fabric colour, shade and pattern (if any) should be the same as prescribed by the school.
(iii) Alok should check the stamping on the fabric while buying, to ensure that the material is correct and it is of good quality.
(iv) Alok should check whether there are special directions given regarding the washing and ironing of the dress made from the fabric, so that it is maintained properly.
(v) Alok should buy the fabric from a reputed shop, so that he gets genuine material.
4 Marks Questions
Question 17 : Give one benefit each of buying fabrics from wholesale / retail shops, large department stores, company showrooms and discount sales.
Answer : The benefits of buying fabrics from each of these are:
Wholesale / Retail Shops Buying from a wholesale shop is advantageous if we have a bulk requirement, as the price is very low. Retail shops in our neighbourhood are convenient to visit.
Large Department Stores In such stores, a large variety of fabrics are available under one roof. This is useful when we are yet to decide the kind of fabric required for the garments.
Company Showrooms In these showrooms, we are assured of obtaining the requisite quality of fabric of a particular brand.
Discount Sales Here, the main benefit is the lower cost of same fabric as compared to retail shops or company showrooms.
Question 18 : List in tabular form one desirable quality and one undesirable quality each of cotton, silk, wool and synthetic fibres.
Answer : Desirable and undesirable qualities of each of these fibres are given below:
|
Fibre |
Desirable Quality |
Undesirable Quality |
|
Cotton |
Withstands high temperature, repeated washing and friction | Damaged by mildew and silver fish |
|
Silk |
Lightweight and easily washable | Deteriorates due to sweat |
|
Wool |
Has good absorbency, resilience and elasticity | Subject to shrinkage and damage by moths |
|
Synthetic fibres |
Excellent resilience, strength and weather resistance | Become dirty easily. |
5 Marks Questions
Question 19 : While purchasing fabrics for tailored clothes, describe five qualities which we should check for in the fabric. In each case, mention what test we can do on the spot to verify each quality.
Answer : The five qualities which we should check for in the fabric are:
Weave Firmness This can be tested by scratching or stretching the fabric to check that the threads do not shift easily. If they do, the seams of the garment may slip or develop holes around the stitches.
Uniformity of Weave Hold up the fabric against the light to show any uneven weaving, weak spots or imperfections.
Weft Perpendicular to Selvedge Check this property, as oblique weft will mean that the fabric is ‘off grain’, resulting in the dress stretching out of shape after it is stitched.
Even Colour The dye colour or print colour should be uniform across the fabric with no misprints or back areas.
No Wrinkles The fabric should not show any wrinkles after momentary crushing with the hand, otherwise the dress made out of it will get crumpled easily.
Question 20 : “Money is one of the deciding factor in the selection of clothes”. Justify the statement.
Answer : Yes, to certain extent, this is true, as there are several factors which influence the cost of clothes such as type of fabric, the finishes given, type of weave, hand woven, etc. Hand woven fabrics or embroidery is always expensive. A general feeling is that expensive clothes are best. But an intelligent customer can buy fabric at lower price which can solve his purpose. One should not get carried away by advertisements or by tempting displays to buy clothes from shops with beautiful decor. Sometimes smart salesmanship may force the customer to pay more.