Social, moral, ethical & environmental Flashcards
What is trend forecasting?
When a company predicts future trends in fashion sometimes up to 3 years in advance
What sorts of information do companies collect to produce a trend forecast?
lifestyle, popular culture e.g. films & music new fibres & materials technological developments what is happening in other fields of design
what are the three social reasons for clothing?
protection from the elements
modesty
adornment
What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade guarantee the consumer that the farmers and workers have been paid a fair price which covers the cost of sustainable production
What is meant by the term organic?
When fibres, fabrics and garments are produced using only natural fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides.
Why might consumers choose to buy organically produced products?
To protect biodiversity
to protect the environment
to protect workers health
the avoid the chemicals that are left on the final product
What are the 6 R’s of recycling?
Recycle reuse reduce refuse rethink repair
What is design obsolescence?
when the products are replaced before they have been worn out
Why is design obsolescence an issue?
as it generates a vast amount of waste
Why do designers and companies need to consider laundry and aftercare of there products?
because laundry and aftercare impacts on the environment
How can the energy used in the laundry and aftercare of products be reduced?
creating fabrics and clothing that are durable and easy to care for and repair so they have a longer lifespan
providing more information to the consumer to enable them to care for the product effectively
producing clothing and textiles products that can be washed at lower temperatures
avoiding fabrics that are dryclean only
using fabrics that require little or no ironing
