6.3 Selection of textiles Flashcards
Why is the appearance form of a product an important design consideration?
Because failure to attract consumer interest could mean the product may not sell
What are consumers often attracted by on fabrics? (6)
image, styling, colour, texture, lustre and sheen
What 3 environmental factors should be considered so that designers can reduce the environmental impact of a product?
- sustainable materials
- cleaner processes during manufacture
- disposal (e.g upcycling)
Define upcycling
Taking apart unwanted products and remaking them into new products - reusing materials
Advantage of manufacturing textile materials in stock forms and sizes
Specialist fabrics
- speeds up delivery times
- keeps costs down
—> can be woven or decorated to order
As designers work on a budget, what costs affect the selling price of a product? (5)
- raw materials
- source of fibres
- manufacturing processes
- applied finishes
- transportation
Why do fashion designers rely on predicted trends set by fashion forecasters (predict future trends)?
To ensure that their collections are on trend (up to date) and successful
Why do fashion designers rely on predicted trends set by fashion forecasters (predict future trends)?
To ensure that their collections are on trend (up to date) and successful
Why are collections developed to meet the needs of a wider target market?
Because different cultures and subgroups exist in modern society
What do cultural differences impact?
style of clothing and colours used depending on culture/occasion
What is commercialism and what does it lead to?
- enterprises/businesses that put profit above everything else
- leads to products that have been mass produced in areas of poor working conditions and low wages to be disregarded after minimal use.
What is planned obsolescence?
designing a product to not function/be less fashionable after a period of time
