Fibre to Fabric — Important Questions

Carding

Step 1: The spinning process follows a sequence: Cleaning → Carding → Combing → Spinning → Winding. Step 2: Cleaning removes dry leaves, seeds, dirt, and unwanted materials from harvested fibres. This is not the answer. Step 3: CARDING opens matted fibres, arranges them in a parallel manner, and converts the carded web into a soft rope called a SLIVER. This matches the question exactly. Step 4: Combing is an optional step done AFTER carding – it separates long and short fibres using a series of combs for fine quality yarn. It works on the sliver, not creates it. Step 5: Winding is the final st

Satin weave

Step 1: In plain weave, one weft yarn goes over ONE and under ONE warp yarn alternately – this creates a balanced, non-shiny fabric. Not matching. Step 2: In twill weave, one weft yarn goes over TWO and under ONE warp yarn, creating a diagonal line called a 'wale' on the surface. Not matching. Step 3: Satin weave uses a 5 to 12 harness loom. On a 5-harness loom, one weft passes UNDER 4 warp yarns and OVER 1 – this exactly matches the description. Step 4: The long floating yarns on the surface in satin weave create a smooth, shiny surface with no visible design on the face. Step 5: Novelty weav

Khadi is made from hand-spun yarn woven on a handloom, while handloom fabric may use mill-spun yarn

Step 1: Handloom fabric is broadly defined as fabric woven on a handloom – it can use either hand-spun OR mill-spun yarn. Step 2: Khadi has a SPECIFIC definition: it must be made from HAND-SPUN yarn AND woven on a HANDLOOM. Both conditions must be met. Step 3: Option A is wrong – power loom and mill-spun yarn would make it a mill fabric, not khadi. Step 4: Option C is wrong – khadi is available in cotton, wool, and silk varieties. Khadi is not restricted to any one fibre. Step 5: Option D is wrong – khadi actually has a COARSE texture and ROUGH feel. It is not described as smooth or fine. The

Polyester is a thermoplastic fibre that softens and melts on application of heat

Step 1: Synthetic fibres like polyester, nylon, and acrylic are THERMOPLASTIC – this means they soften and melt when heat is applied. Step 2: When polyester catches fire, instead of burning away cleanly, it melts into a hot liquid that sticks to whatever surface it touches – including human skin. Step 3: This melting and sticking causes deep burns that are very difficult to treat. Cotton burns away quickly and does not melt, so it is much safer near fire. Step 4: Option A is wrong – polyester is NOT absorbent; it is one of the least absorbent fibres. Step 5: Option D is completely wrong – poly