Functions of Household Textiles

Question 1

List the five functions of household textiles.

Answer 1

Decoration

Privacy

Comfort

Warmth

Protection

Question 2

Explain the decoration function of household textiles.

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Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is provided by upholsteries, soft furnishings and carpets?

Answer 3

A variety of colours, patterns and textures

Question 4

What provides a variety of colours, pattern and textures by adding decoration?
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Answer 4

Upholsteries

Soft furnishings

Carpets

Question 5

What is the purpose of using upholsteries, soft furnishing and carpets in the home?

Answer 5

They enhance the aesthetics of the home

Question 6

How do upholsters, soft furnishings and carpets enhance the aesthetics of the home?

Answer 6

By adding interest and design

Question 7

Explain the privacy function of household textiles.

Answer 7

Soft furnishings, e.g. blinds and curtains, prevent others seeing into homes, providing privacy and seclusion

Question 8

Give two examples of soft furnishings which have a privacy function.

Answer 8

Blinds

Curtains

Question 9

How do blinds and curtains provide privacy?

Answer 9

By preventing others from seeing into homes

Question 10

Explain the comfort function of household textiles.

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Answer 10

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

Question 11

Give two examples of soft furnishings that provide comfort in the home.

Answer 11

Cushions

Blankets

Question 12

What do cushions and blankets provide in the home?

Answer 12

They provide comfort in the home

Question 13

Other than soft furnishings, what type of furniture provides comfort in the home?

Answer 13

Upholstered furniture and carpets

Question 14

Why are carpets often used in homes?

Answer 14

As they are more comfortable than solid wood alternatives

Question 15

Explain the warmth function of household textiles.

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Answer 15

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

Question 16

Give two examples of soft furnishings that provide heat.

Answer 16

Blankets

Duvets

Question 17

What do blankets and duvets provide to homes?

Answer 17

They provide heat

Question 18

When are blankets and duvets, particularly important?

Answer 18

During winter months

Question 19

How do carpets provide warmth?

Answer 19

They are warm underfoot compared to tiles or wood

Question 20

What type of curtains are used to keep in heat?

Answer 20

Lined curtains

Question 21

Why are lined curtains used in the home?

Answer 21

They prevent draughts and keep in heat

Question 22

Explain the protection function of household textiles.

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Answer 22

Fabric oven gloves can prevent burns in the kitchen

Non-slip mats can prevent slips in bathrooms

Question 23

What is the protection function of oven gloves?

Answer 23

They can prevent burns in the kitchen

Question 24

What is the protection function of non-slip mats?

Answer 24

They can prevent slips in bathrooms

Question 25

Give two examples of household textiles with a protection function.

Answer 25

Non-slip mats

Oven gloves