2nd Class EVS Clothes We Wear

Clothes We Wear

We wear clothes to protect ourselves from heat, cold and dust. In the previous class you have learnt about the various types of clothes like shirt, trouser, sweater, etc. We wear different types of clothes at different times and in different seasons.

We wear cotton clothes in summer.

We wear woollen clothes in winter.

We wear raincoat during rainy seasons.

We wear uniform in school.

We wear formal dress when we go to a party or attend any function.

Sources of Clothes

We obtain clothes from both plants and animals.

Clothes obtained from animals

We get the following types of clothes from animals:

(i) Silk

(ii) Wool

Silk

We get silk from silkworm. Silkworm is a type of insect. They feed on mulberry leaves. They give out a long, sticky thread from their mouth. These thread are wrapped around their body and become their home, known as cocoon. The threads of cocoon are collected, processed and then woven to make silk.

Silk clothes

Wool

Sheep gives us wool. The thick hair that grows on the body of a sheep is collected, then cleaned and made into woollen threads. Wool is used to knit sweaters, caps, shawls, etc. It keeps us warm during winter.

Sweater                       Whool

Clothes obtained from plants

We get the following types of clothes from plants.

(i) Cotton

(ii) Jute

Cotton

Cotton clothes are made from cotton plants. Cotton grows in pods. The pods are picked and thread is made from the cotton. Making thread from cotton is known as spinning. Weaving is the process of making clothes from thread.

Cotton Clothes

Jute

Jute is one of the cheapest natural fibre, which is used for making things for our regular use. For example, rope, bag, mat, etc. are made up of jute fibres. Jute fibres are pale yellow in colour and are quite strong. They have a silky lustre and are also used in making clothes.           

Care of Clothes

• Naphthalene balls and dried leaves of neem keep insects away from the clothes.
• Clothes should be properly rinsed in water and regularly washed.
• Cotton clothes are washed with soap and water.
• Silk and woollen clothes need dry cleaning.