materials

Question 1

examples of hardwood

Answer 1

oak

Question 2

examples of softwood

Answer 2

pine

Question 3

advantages of oak

Answer 3

• long lasting
• durable
• less prone to be eaten by insects and fungi ressistant

Question 4

disadvantages of oak

Answer 4

-heavy
- pricely

Question 5

pine advantages

Answer 5

• quick growing
• house structures made

Question 6

pine disadvantages

Answer 6

dents easily
prone to worping
termites love to eat - if treated (green)

Question 7

polyester

Answer 7

Polyester is a manufactured synthetic fibre. Polyester is resilient, doesn’t typically wrinkle and holds it’s form.

Question 8

characteristics of polyester

Answer 8

Polyester is typically silky and soft to touch
Smooth
Lightweight
Doesnt wrinkle

Question 9

cotton

Answer 9

Cotton is the most widely produced natural fiber on the planet. Cotton is actually referring to part of the cotton plant which grows the fluffy cotton fibres - the boll, these boll’s are harvested, cleaned and spun into the yarn before being woven into the soft durable fabric we recognise.

Question 10

cotton characteristics

Answer 10

Comfortable.
Soft hand.
Easy to colour/print:

Question 11

cotton properties

Answer 11

Absorbent.
Breathable.
Hypoallergenic.
Non-toxic.
Durable

Question 12

tulle

Answer 12

Also referred to as net, tulle is an open - mesh fabric with no grain or right or wrong side.

Question 13

tulle characterstics

Answer 13

lightweight making it the perfect fabric for full and voluminous design minus the heaviness and bulk
soft and airy feel,

Question 14

tulle properties

Answer 14

Low durability.
Tulle is sensitive to heat, so avoid hot water and the dryer
Very flexible and can be easily shaped.

Question 15

polyester properties

Answer 15

Polyester can stretch but isn’t like a spandex material
Wears well as it is very sturdy
Melts when set of fire