Fibres and Fabrics
You will need to know all about fibres and fabric properties as well as something about the modern smart materials and the different technologies involved. If you scroll down the page, you will find resources on theory, revision and home study.
Scroll down to find theory, home study and revision resources.
Fibres
AQA Says
Have a working knowledge of the basic composition, physical and aesthetic characteristics of a range of different fibres to include: natural fibres (cotton and wool), regenerated fibres (viscose), synthetic fibres (polyester and elastomeric);
Have a working knowledge of combination, construction and use of textiles fibres and fabrics;.
Websites
BBC Bitesize | Fabrics.Net | Textiles4U
Blended/Mixed Fibres
AQA Says
Understand the need to combine fibres, to include polyester/cotton and combinations including elastomerics;
Fabric Construction
AQA Says
Investigate woven fabrics (plain weave, twill weave and satin weave), knitted fabrics and one non-woven fabric. Through disassembly investigate how they are constructed
Websites
BBC Bitesize | Nonwoven | Textiles4U
Fabric Finishes
AQA Says
Be aware of technological advances in textiles materials and their use in a wide range of industries;
Websites
In-Depth Site | TextileSchool | BBC Bitesize | Textiles4U
Smart Fabrics
AQA Says
Be aware of technological advances in textiles materials and their use in a wide range of industries;
Know that modern microfibres can be used to construct woven, knitted, laminated and micro-encapsulated ‘Smart’ fabrics;
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Specification
AQA Says
Assess and evaluate the working properties of fibres and fabrics and how they can impact on fabric choices for products. Be aware of the use of manufacturers’ fabric specifications to select fabrics, and how manufacturing techniques and processes can influence fabric choices.
Fabric Care
AQA Says
Know and design for the maintenance needs of textile products including typical/popular fabrics made from them and implement current textile labelling, including statutory legislation;
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