Class 6 Science – Chapter 3
Fibre to Fabric | NCERT Complete Notes
STAGE 0: Foundation / Basics
What is this Chapter About?
This chapter explains how clothes are made from fibres, the types of fibres, and the process of converting fibres into fabrics.
Why Should We Learn This Chapter?
- To understand how clothes are produced
- To know the difference between natural and synthetic fibres
- To learn traditional methods of making fabric
Basic Terms You Must Know
Fibre: A thin, hair-like strand that can be woven into fabric.
Fabric: Material made by weaving or knitting fibres.
STAGE 1: Complete Chapter Explanation
What are Fibres?
Fibres are thin strands that are used to make clothes. Fibres are first converted into yarn and then into fabric.
Types of Fibres
Fibres are mainly of two types:
- Natural fibres
- Synthetic fibres
Natural Fibres
Natural fibres are obtained from plants and animals.
- Cotton: Obtained from cotton plants
- Jute: Obtained from jute plants
- Wool: Obtained from sheep and other animals
- Silk: Obtained from silkworms
Cotton Fibre
Cotton fibres are obtained from cotton bolls. The process of separating cotton fibres from seeds is called ginning.
Jute Fibre
Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of jute plants. The stems are soaked in water to separate fibres. This process is called retting.
Animal Fibres
Wool comes from hair of animals like sheep, goat, and camel. Silk comes from cocoons of silkworms.
From Fibre to Yarn
The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning. Spinning can be done using a charkha or spinning machines.
From Yarn to Fabric
Fabric is made from yarn by:
- Weaving: Interlacing two sets of yarns
- Knitting: Making fabric using a single yarn
STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers
Q1. What is fibre?
Answer: Fibre is a thin, hair-like strand used to make fabric.
Q2. Name two natural fibres.
Answer: Cotton and wool.
Q3. What is spinning?
Answer: The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning.
Q4. Name two methods of making fabric from yarn.
Answer: Weaving and knitting.
STAGE 3: Previous Exam Questions & Answers
Previous Exam Question:
Explain the process of converting cotton fibre into fabric.
Answer:
Cotton fibres are obtained from cotton plants. The fibres are separated from
seeds by ginning. Then fibres are spun into yarn. The yarn is woven or knitted
to make fabric.
Exam Insight:
Questions on fibre, yarn, weaving, and spinning are frequently asked in exams.
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