Class 5 (CBSE) • Environmental StudiesChapter 8: Clothes — How Things are Made⭐ Topic 1
From Fibre to Fabric
Fabric is made from fibres, which can come from natural sources like cotton and wool, or be manufactured, like polyester.
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Natural fibres include cotton (from cotton plants), wool (from sheep), and silk (from silkworms), each requiring different processes to become fabric.
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- Natural fibres include cotton, wool and silk.
- Cotton comes from cotton plants.
- Wool comes from sheep.
- Silk comes from silkworms.
- Cotton is harvested, spun into thread, then woven into fabric.
- Synthetic fibres like polyester are manufactured from chemicals.
- Synthetic fibres are often derived from petroleum.
- Understanding this process builds appreciation for clothing.
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from fibre to fabric