Fabrics
Cotton, wool, silk, jute; khadi and synthetic intro.
Fabrics
Fabrics
NCERT anchor
Looking Around 2 — Clothes We Wear. Cotton, wool, silk, and jute sources are named in Clothes We Wear.
What you'll learn
- Fabric is what clothes are made from.
- Natural fabrics: cotton, wool, silk, jute.
- Synthetic (intro): nylon, polyester — from chemicals.
Key concepts
Verbal: Fabric is cloth material — cotton from plants, wool from sheep, silk from silkworms.
Symbolic: Cotton plant → thread → cloth. Wool sheep → sweater. Nylon/polyester = synthetic (man-made).
Level 1 — Cotton
From cotton plant — soft, good for hot weather.
Level 1 — Wool
From sheep — warm, used in sweaters.
Level 1 — Silk
From silkworm cocoon — smooth, special occasions.
Level 2 — Synthetic
Nylon rope, polyester school bag — strong, quick-dry.
Level 2 — India
Khadi cotton; Banarasi silk; Pashmina wool.
Worked example
Where does cotton fabric come from?
Step 1 — Cotton grows on **cotton plant** as bolls.
Step 2 — Fibres spun into **thread**.
Step 3 — Woven into **cotton cloth**.
Answer: From cotton plant fibres.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wool from cotton plant | Source mix | Wool from sheep |
| All fabrics natural | Synthetics exist | Nylon is man-made |
| Silk from plants | Animal source | Silk from silkworm |
Quick check
- Name two natural fabrics.
- Which fabric for school uniform in hot city?
- Sheep gives us what fabric?
Stretch: Why is khadi cotton special in India? Which fabric for a school uniform in a hot city?
Revision tip: Read labels on three clothes at home — find cotton, polyester, or wool.
Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Fabrics.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- NCERT anchor
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
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