Functions of Household Textiles Flashcards
List the five functions of household textiles.
Decoration
Privacy
Comfort
Warmth
Protection
Explain the decoration function of household textiles.
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A variety of colours, patterns and textures are provided by upholsteries, soft furnishing and carpets, adding decoration
These enhance the aesthetics of the home by adding interest and design
What is provided by upholsteries, soft furnishings and carpets?
A variety of colours, patterns and textures
What provides a variety of colours, pattern and textures by adding decoration?
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Upholsteries
Soft furnishings
Carpets
What is the purpose of using upholsteries, soft furnishing and carpets in the home?
They enhance the aesthetics of the home
How do upholsters, soft furnishings and carpets enhance the aesthetics of the home?
By adding interest and design
Explain the privacy function of household textiles.
Soft furnishings, e.g. blinds and curtains, prevent others seeing into homes, providing privacy and seclusion
Give two examples of soft furnishings which have a privacy function.
Blinds
Curtains
How do blinds and curtains provide privacy?
By preventing others from seeing into homes
Explain the comfort function of household textiles.
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Soft furnishings, e.g. cushions and blankets, provide comfort in the home
Upholstered furniture and carpets also provide this, and are often more comfortable than solid wood alternatives
Give two examples of soft furnishings that provide comfort in the home.
Cushions
Blankets
What do cushions and blankets provide in the home?
They provide comfort in the home
Other than soft furnishings, what type of furniture provides comfort in the home?
Upholstered furniture and carpets
Why are carpets often used in homes?
As they are more comfortable than solid wood alternatives
Explain the warmth function of household textiles.
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Soft furnishings, e.g. blankets and duvets, provide heat
This is particularly important during winter months
Carpets are warm underfoot compared to tiles or wood
Lined curtains also prevent draughts and keep in heat
Give two examples of soft furnishings that provide heat.
Blankets
Duvets
What do blankets and duvets provide to homes?
They provide heat
When are blankets and duvets, particularly important?
During winter months
How do carpets provide warmth?
They are warm underfoot compared to tiles or wood
What type of curtains are used to keep in heat?
Lined curtains
Why are lined curtains used in the home?
They prevent draughts and keep in heat
Explain the protection function of household textiles.
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Fabric oven gloves can prevent burns in the kitchen
Non-slip mats can prevent slips in bathrooms
What is the protection function of oven gloves?
They can prevent burns in the kitchen
What is the protection function of non-slip mats?
They can prevent slips in bathrooms
Give two examples of household textiles with a protection function.
Non-slip mats
Oven gloves
