3. Preparation of fiber: (a) Rippling: The seeds and the leaves are removed from the stems of the flax plant by passing the stalk through coarse combs. This process is called Rippling. (b) Retting: The bundles of plants are then steeped in water so that the tissue or woody bark surrounding the hairlike flax fiber will decompose, thus loosening the gum that binds the fiber to the stem. The decomposition is called retting.

2. Explain how shrinkage is done for Silk, Rayon and wool fabrics. 3. Write about different types of lay-out? PART � IV Answer in a page: 1. Explain Shrinkage different types of fabrics. 2. What are the principles of pattern layout.