Year 7 Textiles

The definition of 'Textiles' is:

• The artistic or creative expression of ideas and thoughts through a textile medium.

• Many different types of fabric, normally woven, knitted or bonded (non-woven).

• The processing of basic fibres into yarns and fabrics.

Some examples of textiles include (hint: there is more than one answer for this question):

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What do we use natural fibres for?

• To eat

• To make clothes

• To make blankets

• To feed our pets

What are natural fibres made from?

• Plants

• Animals

• Water

• Glue

What fibre comes from this?

• Wool
• Silk
• Cotton
• Linen

What fibre comes from this?

• Cotton
• Silk
• Wool
• Linen

Polyester, Nylon and Acrylic are examples of:

• Natural Fibres

• Manufactured Fibres

What country in Africa is Adinkra from?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Ghana

• Algeria

Traditionally Adinkra is printed with black designs onto red fabric, what is the cloth used for?

• Birthday celebrations

• Wedding cloth

• Funeral cloth

• Bed covers

Name the material you used to make your Adinkra stamp?

• Leather

• Neoprene

• Cotton

• Sponge