Fibers - JSS3 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1. The natural fibers; This are gotten from either plant e.g cotton and linen or from animals e.g wool and silk.

2. The man-made fibers; This are gotten from cellulose based fibers e.g viscose rayon and acetate or from non-cellulose based e.g nylon, polyester and acrylics.

1. Cotton 
2. Linen 
3. Wool 
4. Silk 

This is an animal fiber. It is gotten from the hair if fleece sheep. The hair of camel, Angora, Rabbit or angora goat can also be used. It is commonly produced in Britain, Australia etc.

i. Worsted yarn; this is made from long fibers.

ii. Woolen yarn; this is made from short fibers.

The major steps for the manufacturing of both forms are;

i. Clipping

ii. Sorting

iii. Scouring

iv. Carbonizing

v. Carding

vi. Spinning

vii. Weaving

i. Ginning

ii. Baling

iii. Clearing

iv. Carding

v. Combing

vi. Drawing

vii. Spinning

viii. Dyeing

ix. Weaving