Textiles

Question 1

Grain Line

Answer 1

Which direction the threads are running, the weave of the fabric

Question 2

Alexander McQueen

Answer 2

Contemporary fashion designer, original. Career was a tailor.

Question 3

Vivienne Westwood

Answer 3

Responsible for bringing punk into fashion in 1975

Question 4

Calendaring

Answer 4

Finishing technique used to thin, coat or smooth a material

Question 5

Stain resistance

Answer 5

Wet, semi-durable finish applied to fabric to resist liquid stain but allowing the passage of air and moisture

Question 6

Brushing

Answer 6

Finishing process used to raise the surface fibres of a fabric

Question 7

Notching

Answer 7

Notches are slashes added at specific locations along the seam allowance edge

Question 8

Grading

Answer 8

The process of creating a variety of sizes for one style

Question 9

Health and safety rules

Answer 9

Wear eye protection where required, tie hair back, remove all jewellery and report any broken equipment to staff.

Question 10

Pattern Drafting

Answer 10

Where pattern pieces are drawn on paper according to body measurements which becomes the base for designers to create garments

Question 11

British designers

Answer 11

Eg. Victoria beckham, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney

Question 12

Mechanical finishing

Answer 12

Any process performed on yarn or fabric to improve the appearance or touch of the clothing

Question 13

Chemical finishing

Answer 13

The use of chemicals to achieve a desired fabric property Eg.more durable

Question 14

Sustainability

Answer 14

Refer to fabric that comes from eco-friendly resources and depends on how the fabrics are manufactured