Sustainability in Textiles and Apparel — DU B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) Write a note on the following terms (any five) : (5x3=15) (1) Triple bottom line (i) Trans-seasonal garments (11I) Local Consumption (iv) Energy Audit (v) Take-back schemes (vi) Slow fashion (b) Differentiate between the following (any one) : (5) (i) Mechanical and Chemical recycling (ii) Cradle to cradle and cradle to gate 2. (a) "Sustainability is exploring ways of garment disposal to increase end of life'. Discuss the statement in the context of reuse and rental mechanism. (b) Enumerate the three types of textile waste. How is imported waste handled in India? (5) 3. (a) What do you understand about convertible garments? Explain how emotionally durable design encourages sustainable consumption? (10) (b) What do you understand about zero waste patternmaking? Illustrate any three garments where cutting waste is used as different kinds of trims. 4. (a) Compare machine drying and line drying in terms of energy use and environmental impact. (5) (b) What is vintage clothing? How is culture instrumental in maintaining sustainable harmony in India? (5) (c) Describe the working of a fashion rental platform. What kind of garments are more successful there? (5) 5. (a) How does durability and appropriateness of garments impact its sustenance of life? Explain low-impact garments with the help of examples. (10) (b) Enumerate three types of water footprint. (5) 6. Write detailed notes on any three- (3×5=15) (i) Social sustainability (ii) Modular garments (iii) Life cycle assessment (iv) Better Cotton Initiative (v) Thrift shops