Overview
Define textile with examples Explain basic textile terms State reasons for studying textiles Discuss the uses or importance of textiles to man List different classes of textiles Differentiate between natural and synthetic fibers State properties of each type textile Produce woven table mats Launder a fabric
What you'll learn
- Definition of textile with examples
- Basic textile terms e.g. fiber; yarn, warp, weft
- Reasons for studying textiles
- Importance of textiles
- Differences between natural and synthetic fibers
- Properties, care and uses of fibers
- Production of textiles e.g. woven table mat
- Laundering of fabrics