Textiles Keywords 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: TextilesKeywordsGCSEAQA Created by: laurenwilliams2000Created on: 20-11-15 18:15 Natural Fibres Cotton, flax 1 of 15 Manmade Fibres Synthetic, regenerated cellulose, smart fibres 2 of 15 Fibres Spun into yarn that can be knitted or woven into fabric 3 of 15 Woven Fabrics Strong, not stretchy, frays, does not loose shape e.g Denim 4 of 15 Knitted fabric Made from loops, stretchy, looses shape, unravels easily, warm, cheap to produce 5 of 15 Performance characteristics of fibres (What decides what the fabric will be made into?) Durability, strength, elasticity, flexibility, absorbency and insulation 6 of 15 Fibres can be mixed and blended This is done before spinning, e.g polyester and cotton - Polyester cotton 7 of 15 Finishing processes Applied to improve the final appearance and feel of the fabric 8 of 15 Fabric decor techniques Methods used for pattern and decoration - Tie dye, embroidery, applique etc. 9 of 15 Fixing Makes sure the dye stays in the fabrics so it doesn't run when it's washed. It is done with heat salt or other chemicals. 10 of 15 Components Separate items added to fabrics - Buttons, zips, laps, braid, buckles 11 of 15 Shaping of garments 4 main ways of shaping garments - to be the right shape to fit a body. 12 of 15 CAM Computer aided manufacture 13 of 15 CAD Computer aided Design 14 of 15 Quality Control Tests to make sure that the product is of high quality. 15 of 15
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