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What is the main reason we wear clothes?
What is the main reason we wear clothes?
- To look fashionable
- To protect ourselves from the elements
- To identify our profession
- All of the above (correct)
Early humans wore clothes made from leaves and animal skins.
Early humans wore clothes made from leaves and animal skins.
True (A)
What are two types of fibres used to make fabrics?
What are two types of fibres used to make fabrics?
Natural fibres and synthetic fibres
We wear _______ clothes during winter to stay warm.
We wear _______ clothes during winter to stay warm.
Match the following clothing items with their primary purpose:
Match the following clothing items with their primary purpose:
Which of these is NOT a natural fibre?
Which of these is NOT a natural fibre?
Synthetic fibres are generally weaker than natural fibres.
Synthetic fibres are generally weaker than natural fibres.
Give two examples of synthetic fibres.
Give two examples of synthetic fibres.
Flashcards
Purpose of Clothes
Purpose of Clothes
Clothes make us look smart and protect from elements.
Clothes in Different Seasons
Clothes in Different Seasons
Different clothes are worn in winter, summer, and rainy season.
Natural Fibres
Natural Fibres
Fibres obtained from plants and animals, like cotton and wool.
Synthetic Fibres
Synthetic Fibres
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Cotton Plants
Cotton Plants
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Wool Source
Wool Source
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Clothes for Rain
Clothes for Rain
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Clothes Identification
Clothes Identification
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Study Notes
Clothes - Our Protectors
- Early humans used leaves and animal skins to cover their bodies
- Clothes are worn for various reasons:
- Appearance (looking smart)
- Protection from the weather (sun, cold, rain, dust, insects)
- Identifying professions (e.g., doctor, lawyer, policeman)
Clothing and Jobs
- People can be identified by their clothing
- Examples of professions and their associated clothing:
- Policeman
- Student
- Soldier
- Doctor
- Dancer
- Lawyer
Clothes for Different Seasons
- People wear different clothes for different seasons.
- Winter clothing: woolen clothes
- Summer clothing: cotton clothes
- Rainy season clothing: raincoats
Types of Fibers
- Clothes are made from different cloth materials or fabrics. This is made by weaving the fibres
- Two types of fibers:
- Natural fibers
- Examples: Cotton, wool, silk
- These are obtained from natural sources (plants, animals)
- Synthetic fibers
- Examples: Nylon, polyester, rayon
- Made from chemicals by humans
- Natural fibers
Caring for Clothes
- Proper care maintains clothes' condition:
- Use good quality soap and detergent
- Wash, dry, and iron appropriately
- Woollen clothes need liquid detergents for care
- Delicate clothes (silk, wool) require dry cleaning
- Store delicate clothes with neem leaves or naphthalene balls to prevent insects
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