Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Home Economics outline · Section D: Clothing and Textiles
Content
Origin of fibres and definitions of textile terms, including fibres, fabrics, yarn, staple, filament and blends.
Objective
Identify the characteristics of fibres.
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Classification and properties of fibres, including cotton, rayon and silk.
Objective
Identify the characteristics of fibres.
Content
Fabric construction: weaving, bonding, felting and other methods; locally made fabrics such as aso-oke, Okene cloth, Benue cloth, Akwete and Gwado.
Objective
Differentiate between methods of fabric construction using diagrams; state the uses and importance of locally made fabrics.
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Fabric finishes: moth-proofing, embossing, durable pleating, flame-proofing and stain-repellent finishes.
Objective
State reasons for giving finishes to fabrics.
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Fabric design: tie-and-dye and printing, including screen printing.
Objective
Identify fabric design methods and distinguish between different methods of decorating fabrics.
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Textile care labels: meaning and types; recognition of washing, cleaning, ironing and wool symbols.
Objective
Compare types of labels found on clothing; state the importance of labels on garments.
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