BIOLOGY PROJECT

TOPIC: FIBRE TO FABRIC

Learning Objective –

To study different types of clothing materials.

TASK -1:

Given below are the symbols found on the label of your clothes. Based on these
instructions classify at least 5 items in your wardrobe into different categories.

S.No Laundry Name of the apparel Type of Fabric Origin of the Insert a picture of
Symbol fabric the fabric
1 Saree Silk Animal fiber
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Task 2 – (Sustainable Fashion is the Future’s Favorite Fashion)

Sustainable textile is an emerging trend in textile industry. There have been

innovations in the textile industries in order to provide the world with more
sustainable fiber options. The textile industry is witnessing a revolution by the
introduction of these ‘Eco friendly Fabrics.’

Here is a list of few trending ecologically sustainable Fabrics.

S.No Name of the fabric Sample

.
1.
Lotus Silk

2.

Pina Fiber
 3.

Lyocell Fabric
4.

Soy Fabric

5.

Organic cotton

6.

Econyl fabrics

7. Kapok Fiber

Research on any two of them and create a project with the following points –

 It’s History/origin, How is the fabric made, what can the fabric be used for,
what care is needed by these fabrics. How is sustainable fabric better for
our planet earth? Write the benefits and drawbacks of these fabrics.
 Mention the SDG/SDG’S met by sustainable fabrics.
Extended work (Optional)–

Design and create a sample of a fashion wear, shoes, bag, Jewellery, headbands
with the fabric you are writing about.

Mode of presentation –

Students have to submit their work in any one of the following ways –

 Files with their work compiled in a proper format on A4/A5 Sheets.

 Posters on Chart paper.

(Note - The project must be innovative, creative and presentable.)

Helpful links –

What is pineapple fibre and how do you make textiles from it? (the-sustainable-
fashion-collective.com)

A Brief History of Soybean Fabric | Types of Soy fabric (fabriclore.com)

https://youtu.be/GkwbBPCduDU

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Teacher’s Remarks-