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SS1 Clothing & Textiles

Textiles:Definition, Origin, Manufature and Properties of Fabrics

Overview

Define fibre and fabrics. State the differences between fibre and fabrics. Identify the origin of different types of fibre. Describe the manufacturing processes of different fabrics. State the properties /characteristics of different fabrics.

What you'll learn
  • Meaning of fibre and fabrics.
  • Differences between fibres and fabrics.
  • Origin of fibres
  • -Natural fibres
  • -Man made/artificial/synthetic fibres.
  • Manufacturing processes of different fibres e.g. sorting, ginning, combing etc.
  • Properties /characteristics of different fabrics.