18) Define the following words Knitting, weaving, Natural fibres, Synthetic fibres, spinning
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Explanation:
KNITTING:The process of making a fabric by interlocking loops of single yarn with knitting needles or machines, is called knitting.
WEAVING: The process of combining and organizing two different sets of yarns together to make fabric is called weaving.
NATURAL FIBRES:The fibres obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibres. For example, cotton from cotton bolls, jute from jute plant, silk from cocoon of silkworm and wool from hair of animals like sheep or goat.
SYNTHETIC FIBRES:The fibres which are made from chemical substances or which are not obtained from the plant and animal sources are called synthetic fibres. For example, polyester, nylon, and acrylic, etc.
SPINNING:The process of making yam from fibres is called spinning.
Answer:
=>Knitting - material which is in the process of being knitted.
=>Weaving - Weaving is a method of textile production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth.
=>Natural fibres -Natural fibres are the fibres acquired from natural sources such as animals, plants some other geological processes. ...
=> Synthetic fibres - Some fibres are made by human beings which are known as synthetic or man-made fibres. These fibres are artificially prepared using various chemicals based on petroleum. ... The examples of synthetic fibres are rayon, nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc.
=>spinning - Spinning, in textiles, process of drawing out fibres from a mass and twisting them together to form a continuous thread or yarn. ... Spinning is the process of drawing out and twisting fibres to join them firmly together...