Question 5
Candidates were required to
- Mention ways of identifying textiles fibres.
- State uses of linen fabrics in the dinning room.
- Give a step by step procedure for washing a dirty white towel.
- Explain why cotton and linen fabrics are given crease resistance finish.
Observation
Candidates were able to correctly answer questions a, b and c. They performed so well that they scored high marks. In question (d), candidates were not able to answer it correctly. The expected answer why cotton and linen fabrics are given crease resistance finish include :
- Cotton and linen fabrics crease badly.
- Crease resistant finish is given to prevent them from creasing badly.