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WorksheetsTextile Theory
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Fibres come as staple lengths filaments. Which of the two is longer?
Staple
Filaments
State the fibre used to make denim?
Chiffon
gabadine
cotton
Name three natural fibres.
Cotton
Polyester
Elastane
Silk
Wool
Tick two properties of a polyester fabric.
Natural look
Smooth and glossy
Strong
Resist creases
The 'Paisley' pattern originated in two countries. Name those countries.
India
Kashmir
Turkey
Persia
Italy
Paisley is town near to Glasgow. H did the 'Paisley' pattern assume the name?
Because they purchased the rights of the pattern and then could realistically name the pattern.
Because the Mayor of Paisley insisted on the name being changed.
The cottage industries grew in to factories and through production the pattern assumed the name.
Select the image that is a typical 'Paisley' pattern.
Plastic bottles can be recycled. Select the fabric that can be produced from plastic bottles.
Polymide
Polyester
Acrylic
Nylon
Textiles and the Environment: Textile production uses lots of energy - most is from burning non-renewable resources (e.g. coal, oil). This uses up valuable recources. Name the gases responsible for global warming.
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Cloro-Floro Carbons
Carbon Monoxide
Problems caused by cotton farming. Artifical fertilisers and pesticides are used to increase crop yields. These fertilisers can pollute rivers and harm wildlife. Pesticides can kill other creatures. Tick the other 3 problems caused by cotton farming.
Water consumption.
Global warming.
Soil degredation.
Water pollution from dyes.
Fabrics can be Environmentally and People Friendly. Tick correct answers.
Organic Cotton
Biodegradable fibres
Toxic Chemicals
Upcycling/Recycling
In textiles we use 'Fabric Scissors'. These scissors can become blunt if used on paper. Select the scissors that are fabric scissors.
Why would you perform a 'Product Analysis'? Tick the correct answers.
To get ideas.
To look at construction techniques.
To establish who the designer is.
To waste time and get nothing from the exercise.
Who would write a design brief?
The Marketing Manager.
The Techinician
The Designer
The Customer
Textiles is all about using fabrics. Fabrics are produced. Name the process used for this fabric.
Weaving
Felting
Knitting
