textiles

Question 1

what are the three types of textiles?

Answer 1

natural, synthetic and blended

Question 2

natural

Answer 2

100% processed from plants or animals

Question 3

synthetic

Answer 3

(100% man-made)

Question 4

blended

Answer 4

a mixture of natural and synthetic

Question 5

give an example of a blended textile

Answer 5

polycotton-polyester and cotton

Question 6

what are the 4 methods where textiles can be joined to each other?

Answer 6

knitting, weaving, webbing and felting

Question 7

cotton

Answer 7

natural
A:white fluffy ‘boll’ from the cotton plant
C:soft, strong, absorbent, easy to wash
U:clothing, towels, bedding

Question 8

wool

Answer 8

natural
A:animal fleece, commonly from sheep
C:warm, crease resistant, can shrink
U:jumpers, coats, suits, carpets

Question 9

silk

Answer 9

natural
A:fibre from the cocoon of the silkworm
C:soft, fine finish, gentle, drapes well, expensive
U:luxury clothing, soft furnishings

Question 10

polyester

Answer 10

synthetic
A:can replicate lots of fabrics, lots of different colours
C:tough, strong, can be blended with others
U:clothing, backpacks, sportswear

Question 11

polyamide (nylon)

Answer 11

synthetic
A:versatile, easily coloured
C:hard wearing, hard to tear, lightweight
U:clothing, parachutes, sportswear