4.2 e

Question 1

fibres

Answer 1

natural or synthetic structures that can be spun into yarn

Question 2

yarn

Answer 2

a long, continuous fibre

Question 3

threads

Answer 3

thin yarns used in sewing

Question 4

fabric

Answer 4

cloth produced by weaving, knitting or felting

Question 5

natural fibres

Answer 5

Originated from plants or animals to be spun into a thread or rope

Question 6

synthetic fibres

Answer 6

Made from fossil fuels, to become man-made materials that are spun into threads

Question 7

examples of natural fibres

Answer 7

wool (animal)
cotton (vegetable)
silk (animal – silk cocoon)

Question 8

examples of synthetic fibres

Answer 8

nylon
polyester
lycra (spandex)

Question 9

conversion of fibres into yarns

Answer 9

spinning – fibres are spun into yarn

felting – creates a dense fabric by using heat and moisture to condense natural fibres together

Question 10

conversion of yarns into fabric

Answer 10

weaving – interlacing long threads perpendicular to each other

knitting – interlocking loops of yarn into consecutive rows

lacemaking – made by hand or machine to create intricate decorative patterns

Question 11

ethical considerations of textile industry

Answer 11

manufacture of textiles is negatively linked to environmental issues, chemical dyes, use of pesticides to grow crops, along with the land usage for crops

Question 12

list textile disposal delaying techniques

Answer 12

upcycling

reselling

clothing banks