WorksheetsEnvironmental Issues in Fashion and Textiles
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are the main points a designer has to think of to reduce environmental impact?
The materials/life and end use of the product
Will it look good in the environment
The fabric
Will it look good on the model
Which fibres are environmentally friendly?
Bamboo, Lyocell, Tencel
Nylon, Polyester, Viscose
Rayon, Viscose, Polyester
Why is Bamboo sustainable and environmentally friendly?
Because it is natural
It's a plant
What are Lyocell and Tencel mainly made from which makes them sustainable?
All natural fibres
Wood pulp
Plastic
Trees
What is fast fashion?
Lots of high fashion collections made
Clothes which are fashionable
Clothes made quickly from the catwalk to retailers.
What are the cons of fast fashion?
A) Lots of textiles waste, labour, not paid fairly
B) Not fashionable
C) Made too quickly, sells out
How can we stop fast fashion?
Donate/buy from charity shops and buy long lasting clothes
Buy even more
Just say no.
What makes clothes or food fair trade?
Fair wages for workers, considers environmental issues
Because it has the logo on it
It says so.
What are the cons of making clothes overseas?
Can take a long time to get to the UK, pollution
Boats aren't big enough
Can't say its made in the UK.
What is one of the issues with dyeing clothes?
Takes a long time
Dyes your skin
Chemicals cause health problems for workers
What is another environmental issue with dyeing?
The colours don't look natural
The water is dumped in local rivers
What impacts to the environment does clothing manufacturing have?
Water, Air and Noise Pollution
Eye Sore
Name some more natural/sustainable fibres.
A) Angora, Alpaca, Linen
B) Polyester, Viscose, Nylon
C) Rayon
What are the benefits of washing clothes at 30 degrees?
Does it quicker
Easier to wash in the machine
More environmentally friendly, saves energy.
