1.11 textiles

What are the different types of textile?

• Natural fibres, synthetic fibres, blended and mixed textiles, woven and non woven fabrics, knitted fabrics

• Natural fibres, synthetic fibres, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics

• Natural fibres, synthetic fibres, blended textiles, woven fabrics

• Natural fibres, synthetic fibres, non woven fabrics, knitted fabrics

What are some examples of natural fibres?

• Wool, cotton, silk

• Polyester, polyamide, elastane

• Nylon, polyester, wool

• Cotton, polyester, silk

What are some properties of wool?

• Soft, warm, absorbant, crease resistant, low flammability, takes a long time to dry and can shrink

• Lightweight, smooth, soft, expensive, weak when wet, creases easily

• Strong, absorbant, cool, easy to dye and wash, creases easily, flammable and can shrink

• Smooth, stretchy, strong, crease resistant, highly flammable

What is wool used for?

• Jumpers, rugs, blankets, coats, carpets

• Dresses, ties, soft furnishing, upholstery

• Clothing, upholstery, towels

• Sportswear, raincoats, bedsheets, rope, bedding

What are some properties of cotton?

• Strong, absorbant, cool, easy to dye and wash, creases easily, flammable and can shrink

• Soft, warm, absorbant, crease resistant, low flammability, takes a long time to dry and can shrink

• Lightweight, smooth, soft, expensive, weak when wet, creases easily

• Smooth, stretchy, strong, crease resistant, highly flammable

What is cotton used for?

• Clothing, upholstery, towels

• Jumpers, rugs, blankets, coats, carpets

• Dresses, ties, soft furnishing, upholstery

• Sportswear, raincoats, bedsheets, rope, bedding

What are some properties of silk?

• Lightweight, smooth, soft, expensive, weak when wet, creases easily

• Strong, absorbant, cool, easy to dye and wash, creases easily, flammable and can shrink

• Soft, warm, absorbant, crease resistant, low flammability, takes a long time to dry and can shrink

• Smooth, stretchy, strong, crease resistant, highly flammable

What is silk used for?

• Dresses, ties, soft furnishing, upholstery

• Clothing, upholstery, towels

• Jumpers, rugs, blankets, coats, carpets

• Sportswear, raincoats, bedsheets, rope, bedding

What are some examples of synthetic fibres?

• Polyester, polyamide, elastane

• Wool, cotton, silk

• Nylon, polyester, wool

• Cotton, polyester, silk

What are some properties of polyester?

• Strong, durable, low flammability, low absorbancy, resistant to creases, but not warm

• Lightweight, smooth, soft, expensive, weak when wet, creases easily

• Strong, absorbant, cool, easy to dye and wash, creases easily, flammable and can shrink

• Soft, warm, absorbant, crease resistant, low flammability, takes a long time to dry and can shrink