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Fibre to Fabric

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

Summary of Fibre to Fabric for NIOS Class 10 Home Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Fibre is the basic unit of textiles, and fabric is made from fibres or yarns. Clothing protects the body, supports comfort in different climates, and also helps in daily use at home through articles such as bed linen, curtains, cushions, towels, and covers. Fibres are classified by source and by len

Key Concepts

A fibre is a fine hair

A fibre is a fine hair-like strand and the basic unit of textiles. A yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres. Fabric is a pliable, stro

Natural fibres come from plants

Natural fibres come from plants or animals. Plant fibres are cellulosic, such as cotton and linen. Animal fibres are protein fibres, such as wool and

Short fibres are called staple fibres

Short fibres are called staple fibres and are measured in inches or centimetres. Cotton, wool, and linen are staple fibres. Long fibres are called fil

Cotton is the smallest of all

Cotton is the smallest of all textile fibres. It is white, cream, or light brown, fine and strong, cool, absorbent, porous, and suitable for summer we

Flax is a bast fibre from

Flax is a bast fibre from the bark of flax stalk. Fabric made from flax is called linen. Flax is a staple fibre, and its length is longer than other s

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the functions of clothing and other uses of fabrics
  • Define fibre, yarn, and fabric
  • Classify fibres by source and by length
  • Identify common fibres by visual features, burning test, and breaking test
  • Explain yarn making through spinning, cleaning, carding, combing, and winding

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Fibre to Fabric for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Fibre to Fabric include Mind map showing the various functions and purposes of clothing in our daily life, organized into physical, personal, social, and psychological benefits, Pie chart showing the distribution of fabric usage across different household applications, Flowchart showing the process of identifying and observing fibres from fabric. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Fibre to Fabric — NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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