1.5 World textiles

What is the biggest textile recycling industry in India?

• Gujarat, India
• Tamil Nadu, India
• Punjab, India
• Maharashtra, India

What are the traditional Indian techniques used in upcycling items?

• Traditional pottery making
• Natural dyeing methods
• Origami folding techniques
• Kantha, junk art, and Patchwork and mirror work.

Which country is known for its advanced textile recycling programs?

• Spain
• Germany
• India

• France

What is the main purpose of textile recycling?

• To increase textile production costs.
• To promote fast fashion trends.
• To eliminate all textile waste completely.
• To reduce waste and protect the environment.

Which of the following materials are being recycled in India to make paper and bandages?

• Cotton and wool

• Plastic and glass
• Aluminum and steel
• Wood and rubber

What is a common practice for old textiles in India?

• Storing them without any use.
• Upcycling or recycling into new products.

• Using them only for decorative purposes.
• Throwing them away as waste.

What is made from recycled clothing in India?

• Rags, insulation material, and new fabric for garments.
• Glass bottles, metal cans, and wood panels
• Toys, electronics, and paper products
• Plastic bags, shoes, and furniture

What is a common use of cotton waste in India?

• Making furniture

• Making paper or bandages

• Making wool blankets

• Making jewelry

What is the main difference between textile recycling and textile upcycling?

• Textile recycling creates new fabrics; textile upcycling destroys materials.
• Textile recycling is only for natural fibers; textile upcycling is for synthetic fibers.
• Textile recycling breaks down materials; textile upcycling repurposes items.
• Textile recycling is a commercial process; textile upcycling is always a DIY project.

 What do people in Panipat call recycled wool waste?

• shoddy wool

• Patchwork wool

• Nomadic wool

• scrap wool