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Ctid121:Introduction To Fibres And Fabrics Question Paper

Ctid121:Introduction To Fibres And Fabrics

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Clothing, Textiles And Interior Design

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2016

INSTRUCTIONS
(i)Answer all queations in Section A and 4 questions in section B
(ii)Do not write on the question paper
(iii)Show your work clearly with illustrations where necessary

Section A:20 MARKS.ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Question One
Define the following terms as used in this course. (3 marks)
(a) Rippling
(b) Sliver
(c) Cotton linters
(d) Non woven fabric
(e) Embroidery
(f) Degumming

Question Two
(a) Explain two classification of yarn according to yarn structure in yarn construction (4 marks)
(b) Describe the two basic types of knitted fabrics in clothing construction (2 marks)

Question Three
(a) Explain how natural fibres are classified and give examples in each case ( 2 marks)
(b) Identify 8 characterics that make linen suitable for making table clothes (4 marks)

Queation Four
Explain any five reasons why fabrics are given finishes (5 marks)

SECTION B:40 MARKS. ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS

Question Five
(a) Describe the differences between the following fabrics (4 marks)
(i) Wollen
(ii) Worsted
(b) Discuss the characteristics of the following textile fabrics on burning,smell and residu(6 marks)
(i) Cotton
(ii) Wollen
(iii) Nylon

Question Six
(a)With the aid of a diagram discuss two types of twists in yarn construction (5 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of yarn twists in fabric construction (5 marks)

Question Seven
(a) Discuss the four fundamental steps in weaving (4 marks)
(b)With the aid of diagrams differantiate the following (6 marks)
(i) Reused and processed wool
(ii) Plain and Basket weave
(iii) 4folded or ply yarn and 3 fold,2fold cabled yarn

Question Eight
With the aid of a diagram discuss the following processes used in the production of synthetic fibres (10 marks)
(i) Wet spinning
(ii) Melt spinning

Question Nine
Discuss the characteristics that make textile fibrics suitable for home furnishings (10 marks)

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