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7 Materials and components

7.1 Fibres and fabrics
1 What are short fibres called?

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2 The following techniques are involved in turning fibres into fabrics. Put them in the
correct order for making a woollen jumper.

Dye fibres Shearing Weave fibres Apply finish Spin fibres

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a) List three things that you need to consider when looking for the right fibre; these are
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b) From the list above, what properties would a builder’s uniform need to have?

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4 Complete the table to show the material and origin of each item of clothing.

Clothing Material Origin

Blouse Plant

Jumper

Stockings Nylon

Gloves Wool

5 Complete the following diagram, filling in the empty boxes.

Fibres

Natural Man-made

Plants Regenerated

Oil makes
acrylic

6 What are long fibres called?

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a) Are long fibres generally natural or man-made?

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b) What properties do you think long fibres have that might be useful?

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c) What sort of textiles products might they be used for?

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