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Fabric Finishes — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

What Fabric Finishes covers in NIOS Class 10 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Home Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Fabric Finishes

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1. Meaning and Importance of Fabric Finishes

  • A finish is a treatment given to a fabric to change its appearance, handling or touch, or performance.
  • The purpose of a finish is to make the fabric more suitable for its end use.
  • Finishes improve look, feel, drape, usefulness, and variety in fabrics.
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2. Classification of Finishes

  • Finishes are classified on the basis of function, degree of performance, and process used.
  • Basic or common finishes improve appearance, feel, and body.
  • Functional or special finishes improve performance for a specific purpose.
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3. Basic Finishes

  • Scouring is industrial cleaning with warm water and soap solution.
  • Scouring removes dirt, oils, starches, waxes, and other impurities from fabric.
  • Scouring makes fabric more absorbent.
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4. Special Finishes

  • Shrinkage is the reduction in size of a fabric or garment in length and width after washing or dipping in water.
  • Pre-shrinking treatment is called sanforisation.
  • Fabrics treated for pre-shrinking may be labelled sanforised, anti-shrink, or shrink-proof.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Fabric Finishes

Meaning of finishGray goodsImportance of textile finishesClassification of finishesBasic finishesSpecial finishesScouringBleaching

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What are the important topics in Fabric Finishes for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Fabric Finishes include Meaning and Importance of Fabric Finishes, Classification of Finishes, Basic Finishes, Special Finishes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Fabric Finishes for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 64 practice questions on Fabric Finishes. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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