Functions Of Clothing Flashcards
List the six functions of clothing.
Safety
Weather Protection
Modesty
Identification
Hygiene
Self-expression
Explain the safety function of clothes.
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Clothes off protection from injury, infection, fire and chemicals
E.g. firefighter uniforms or lab coats
Give two examples of clothing with a safety function.
Firefighter uniforms
Lab coats
Clothes can protect us from what?
4
Injury
Infection
Fire
Chemicals
Explain the weather protection function of clothes.
2
Clothes offer protection from rain, wind and sun,
E.g. waterproof jackets, sun hats
What types of weather can clothes protect us from?
3
Rain
Wind
Sun
Give two examples of clothing with a weather protection function.
Waterproof jackets
Sun hats
Explain the modesty function of clothes.
2
Society expects people to wear a minimum amount of clothing for modesty
E.g. in Iran women must wear hijabs in public places
Give an example of where clothing is used for modesty.
In Iran women must wear hijabs in public places
Explain the identification function of clothes.
Particular clothing or uniforms indicate a person’s role or profession
Give two examples of where clothing has an identification function.
The Gardaí uniform
The nurses uniform/scrubs
Explain the hygiene function of clothes.
In all areas of food production and preparation, protective clothing, e.g. a chef’s jacket and trousers, is important to prevent contamination and maintain high standards of hygiene
Give an example of a piece of clothing which has a hygiene purpose.
A chef’s hat
Why is it important to wear protective clothing in areas of food production and preparation?
To prevent contamination and maintain high standards of hygiene
Explain the self-expression function of clothes.
Clothes allow people to express their personality e.g. colourful clothing can express confidence, and interests, e.g. a favourite football team
