GCSE Textiles - Materials

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A set of revision cards to support learning and understanding of different fibres, fabric construction & aftercare
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What is the difference between staple fibres & filaments? Staple fibres are shorter
Give one property of synthetic fibres which is useful for making a pleated skirt… They can be changed by heating them to form different shapes
What are natural fibres? plant or animal based – wool, cotton, silk
What are regenerated fibres? Fibres made from natural materials that are chemically treated
What are synthetic fibres? They are man made
Using the description below, name the type of fabric construction that has been used for this fabric…. Made of layers of fibres not yarns Non woven
Using the description below, name the type of fabric construction that has been used for this fabric…. Yarns run ‘up’ the fabric in loops The lops interlock vertically Warp knitted
Plain Weave
Satin Weave
Twill Weave
Name the fibre used to make Lycra Elastane
Name a natural fibre that could be combined with cotton to make it warmer…. Wool
Name a natural fibre that could be combined with cotton to make it more glossy…. Sillk
Name a natural fibre that could be combined with cotton to make it very cool in hot weather…. Linen
A cotton polyester blend is a popular fabric for clothes What is a blend? When two or more different fibres are combined to produce a yarn
What is a mixed fabric? A fabric that is made up of two or more different types of yarn
Nanotechnology is being used to develop new fabrics with different properties What are nanomaterials? Fabrics made from nanofibres (tiny fibres)or fabrics made from regular fibres that have been modified using nanotechnology.
What is a smart fabric? A fabric that reacts automatically to changes in the environment
Cool iron only
Hand Wash only
Give one example of a natural dye.. Onions, beetroot, tea, raspberries, flowers
Resists can be used when hand dyeing to create patterns on a fabric Give an example of a resist…. Wax – something that prevents the dye from reaching the fabric
Why is a fabric with a tight weave best for printing on? It has a smooth surface for the dye to be applied to and no surface pattern to detract from the design

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