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Laundry And Care Of Textile Products Question Paper

Laundry And Care Of Textile Products

Course:Bachelor Of Science (Fashion Design & Marketing)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN FASHION DESIGN AND MARKETING
HFD 104:
LAUNDRY AND CARE OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS

DATE: Monday
6th April 2009

TIME:
11.00am-1.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer
ALL the questions in Section A on the space provided on the question.
2. Answer
any
TWO questions from Section B on the booklet provided.

SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer all questions in the space provided.

1.
a)
The study of laundry work is becoming increasingly important today. Explain any four (4) reasons why this is so. [5marks]
b)
Giving examples as appropriate, define the following terms as used in laundrywork. [5marks]
i) Drycleaning
ii) Finishing
iii) Valeting
iv) Spotting
v) Sponging
2.
In laundry work, it is possible to use improvised apparatus. Name any for (4) such apparatus under each of the following categories and explain how the said apparatus would be improvised. [8marks]
a)
Washing clothes
b)
Storage of clothes
3.
Using clear illustrations, explain five (5) basic care label symbols found on clothing. [5marks]
4.
Explain clearly how you would effectively remove the following forms of stains from fabrics. n[10marks]
Use the table below to write down your answers
Stain Fabric
Removal
Method of Application
Agent
Bicycle Oil
Suede
leather
Overblueing White
cotton or
linen
Blood
Any
washable
fabric
Fresh Tea
White or Coffee
cotton or linen
Grass All fabrics
5.
Explain the three important conditions of finishing clothes in laundrywork. [3marks]
6.
Describe the two (2) types of water hardness and explain how each of them can be effectively removed. [4marks]

SECTION B 30MARKS
Answer any two (2) questions in the answer booklet provided.
7.
In day to day use of our textile products they tend to get soiled/dirty. Describe any five (5) sources of soiling matter of fabrics. [15marks]
8.
a)
Describe the procedure followed when doing the family washing [6marks]
b)
Describe the principle of washing employed by washing machines. [9marks]
9.
a)
Giving an example of a stain in each case, explain three forms of stains as they occur in fabrics. [6marks]
b)
Differentiate the following types of detergents, giving specific examples in each case. [9marks]
i)
Anionic detergents
ii)
Cationic detergents
iii)
Non-ionic detergents

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