Textiles in use

Question 0

Properties

Answer 0

A property is a characteristic or quality of a textile. For exampled hardwearing, absorbent, resilient.

Question 1

Uses of textiles

Answer 1

Textiles are used in:

carpets
upholstery
bed linen
table linen
towels

Question 2

Functions of soft furnishings.

Answer 2

The function of soft furnishings are to:
make a room look attractive,
make a house more comfortable,
allow us to express our taste and style.

Question 3

What do you consider when choosing soft furnishings?

Answer 3

When choosing soft furnishings, consider:
it's function,
attractiveness,
ease of cleaning,
durability,
cost.

Question 4

What are the functions of curtains?

Answer 4

curtains provide shade, privacy, decoration, comfort and insulation, and reduce noise and draughts.

Question 5

desirable properties of soft furnishings

Answer 5

durability,
ease of cleaning,
fade resistance,
fire resistance.

Question 6

desirable properties of carpets

Answer 6

warmth,
reesilience,
durability

Question 7

what should warm, hardwearing carpets be made out of?

Answer 7

Warm, hardwearing carpets are made from 80 percent wool and 20 percent nylon.

Question 8

What is CMHR?

Answer 8

new upholstery must contain combusfion-modified high-resilience foam.

Question 9

Cotton

Answer 9

Cotton is a very useful household fabric because it is:
hardwearing,
absorbent,
washable.