Question 4
Candidates were required to
- Differentiate between synthetic fibres and regenerated fibres.
- State characteristics of each of the following:
- man-made fibres;
- natural fibres.
- Mention finishing treatments given to cotton fabrics.
- Explain the finishing treatments mentioned in 4 (c) above.
Candidates were unable to answer correctly question 4 and performed woefully. Many of the candidates could not differentiate between synthetic fibres and regenerated fibres; state characteristics of man-made fibres and natural fibres, mention finishing treatments given to cotton fabrics; explain the finishing treatment mentioned in 4(c) above.