Name two varieties of cloth materials which are commonly used.


The two varieties of cloth materials commonly used are:

  1. Cotton
  2. Silk

[Extra information: Cotton is a natural plant fibre. It is widely used as it is very comfortable and light. It has a wide range of varieties. It is easily dyed and can be found in a variety of colours. Cotton cloth is light and breezy, it easily absorbs perspiration, hence is widely used in countries with tropical climates such as India, Bangladesh, etc.

Silk is a natural animal fibre. It is soft, smooth, and shiny therefore it is used in making a variety of clothing ranges. Silk sarees are very famous and expensive too.

Silk comes in huge varieties depending upon the species of silkworm and the type of weave used to prepare it. Mulberry silk, Tassar silk, Mooga silk and Eri silk are different types of silk produced from cocoons of different types of silk moths. The breeding, rearing or management of silkworms for the production of silk is known as sericulture.]

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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