NCERT Revision Notes for Class 5 EVS Chapter 8: Clothes — How Things are Made – Free PDF Download

Chapter 8 of Class 5 EVS (Our Wondrous World), Clothes — How Things are Made, traces the journey of cloth from raw fibre to finished garment.

Key Concepts

Fibre types: natural fibres like cotton, wool, and silk; synthetic fibres like polyester and nylon.

From fibre to cloth: threads are spun from fibre, then woven into cloth, then cut and stitched into clothes.

Regional clothing: different regions wear different clothes based on climate, culture, and available materials.

Quick Recap

• Cotton, wool, and silk all come from natural sources (plants or animals); polyester and nylon are man-made.
• Reusing and recycling old clothes reduces fibre and water waste from making new cloth.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Assuming weaving and stitching are the same step — weaving turns thread into cloth; stitching then cuts and joins that cloth into a finished garment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a natural and a synthetic fibre?
Natural fibres come from plants or animals (cotton, wool, silk); synthetic fibres are man-made from chemicals (polyester, nylon).

Why is reusing old clothes a good habit?
It reduces the fibre, water, and energy needed to make new cloth, and cuts down on textile waste.

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