Fibres and Fabrics

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Fibres and Fabrics, the JAMB Home Economics syllabus expects you to study:

• 1. Fibres and Fabrics a. Origin of fibres: definition of textile terms, e.g., fibres, fabrics, yarn, staple, filament, blends, etc.
• b. Classification and properties of fibres e.g. cotton, rayon, silk, etc c. Fabric construction - weaving - bonding - felting, etc - locally made fabric e.g., aso-oke, Okene cloth, Benue cloth, Akwete, Gwado, etc d. Fabric finishes: moth-proofing, embossing, durable pleating, flame- proofing, stain-repellent etc e. Fabric design - tie and dye - print e.g., screen printing, etc.
• f. Textile care label - meaning and types - recognition of washing, cleaning and ironing symbols, wool symbols, etc

Study notes & guidance

Study Fibres and Fabrics using a recommended Home Economics textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Home Economics, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Fibres and Fabrics, you should be able to:

1. Identify the characteristics of fibre;
2. Differentiate between methods of fabric construction using diagrams;
3. State reasons for giving finishes to fabrics;
4. State the uses and importance of locally made fabric;
5. Compare types of labels found on clothing;
6. State the importance of label on garments.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Home Economics syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.