TEXTILE PRODUCTION - USES AND CARE

HOME ECONOMICS J. S. S THREE FIRST TERM

WEEK EIGHT

THEME: FAMILY LIVING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/CLOTHING AND TEXTILE

 TEXTILE PRODUCTION - USES AND CARE

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to;

1. Explain the different care to the natural and synthetic textiles

CONTENT

Care for Natural fibres

Natural fibres like wool are not meant to be washed often, if at all. The fibres themselves are rarely penetrated by dirt and most often dirt can be shaken off and the garments freshened by hanging in a ventilated area, preferably outdoors. However sometimes washing becomes necessary, due to spills and dried on liquids that will not shake off.

Felting and changes to the makeup of the fibres is significantly exaggerated by heat…