B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Fifth Semester
Fashion Technology and Costume Designing
Elective — FABRIC CARE
(CBCS 2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What is temporary hardness?
2. List the different forms of soaps.
3. Kneading and squeezing suitable for which kind of
fabrics?
4. What are optical whiteners?
5. What is the precaution to be taken while washing silk?
6. How will you clean a carpet?
7. How will you remove dye stain?
8. Mention two points to be remembered in stain removal.
9. Mention the various systems of care labels.
10. Illustrate the symbols used in care labels for bleaching.
Sub. Code
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Write a note on types of water.
Or
Write about the zeolite process of softening water.
12. Write about the preparation of starch by hot
process.
Or
Explain about the laundry blues in detail.
13. How will you launder a lace?
Or
How will you care for an upholstery?
14. State the procedure to remove blood stain and
turmeric stain.
Or
What are the principles of stain removal?
15. Describe the care label instructions for drycleaning.
Or
Explain the care label instructions for ironing.
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain about the manufacturing process of detergents
and its advantages.
17. Write a note on washing using a washing machine.
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18. Explain the process of laundering white cotton.
19. Classify stain removers and explain their application.
20. Elaborate on the importance of care labels and the
instructions for washing.
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