Textiles

Brain into gear activity: Lesson 9

You have an old pair of Jeans, instead of throwing them

away how could you recycle them?

Brain into gear activity: Lesson 9

*Cut them up make them in shorts

*Turn them into a soft toy*Make them into a shopping

bag or a face masks.

Learning Focus: Using the knowledge you have gained in lessons and from revision complete the Knowledge Assessment.

Learning Outcomes

Identified materials used in textiles

Understood fabric constructions methods

Completed an extended piece of writing with the topic ‘Health and Safety in a Textiles classroom’

Extension of learning

Textile classroom. Can you identify the problem and discuss why it is a problem?

What have you learnt?

Have you used ABC Oracy to develop your

answer.

Have you filled in the missing gaps.

Have you filled in the table.

Learning Outcomes

Identified materials used in textiles

Understood fabric constructions methods

Completed an extended piece of writing with the topic ‘Health and Safety in a Textiles classroom’

Step 1 to 3 Step 4 to 6 Step 7 to 9

Name Plant or Animal? Example of a product made from it Explain the properties of this fabric

Cotton Plant Jeans, T-Shirts, towels • cool to wear, very absorbent, dries slowly

• soft handle, good drape, durable

• creases easily, can be washed and ironed.Silk Animal Evening wear, shirts, dresses and

scarfs and ties • warm to wear, absorbent, soft handle, good lustre and drape, durable, creases drop out.

Wool Animal Jumpers, suits and blankets • warm to wear, absorbent, dries slowly

• breathable, repels rain, soft or coarse handle, can shrink, should be dry cleaned

• good drape, not durable, creases drop outHemp Cotton Dresses, suits, skirts, jackets,

blouses, shirts, children's wear.HomeFashions - curtains, draperies,

upholstery, bedspreads, Table linens, sheets, towels.

• Good abrasion resistance/very durable, Anti-microbial and UV resistance, Naturally resistant to mould, mildew, rot.

• Readily takes dyes, Softens with each washing, without fibre degradation., Breathable. Washable or dry cleanable.

Linen Cotton Tea towels and table cloths • fresh and cool to wear, very absorbent, dries quickly, stiffer handle, good drape, durable, creases badly, can be washed and ironed.

Leather

Is actually a material/skin and not

a fibre.

Animal handbags, shoes, belts, footballs and gloves.

• It is a durable and flexible.

Angora Animal Jumpers and scarves • Fineness, lightness and softness.

Type of construction Name of construction Properties Possible end uses

Draw a diagram for a woven construction.

Thread is criss-crossed over each other.

Give one property of a woven fabric.

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Fashion- jeans, jackets and furnishing fabrics- throws, covers,

cushions, curtains, sofas.

Thread is looped together. Soft, breathable, stretchy

The fabric is stretchy and comfortable and is used for (Give 1 examples) _______________

Layering materials on top of each other and bonding them together with heat/pressure/

adhesives. They are easy to sew, crease resistant, do not fray and are stable when washing and dry

cleaning

Uses are dish clothes, nappies, interfacing and insulation.

Woven

What is the name of this construction method?__________________

What is the name of this construction method?_______________

Knowledge assessment - Part 2

Fill in the gaps

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The 3 types of weaving construction: Name the 3 types of weave

_____________ Weave(Criss-cross)

___________Weave(Diagonal)

_____________ Weave (Shiny)

Swimwear, underwear and geotextiles.

Socks, T-shirts and jumpers and scarves.

_____________ Knitting _____________ Knitting

2 different types of knitting construction: Name the types of knitting

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Type of construction Name of construction

Properties Possible end uses

Thread is criss-crossed over each other.

Strong, hardwearing, crisp, doesn’t stretch too easily,

drapes well.

Fashion- jeans, jackets and furnishing fabrics-

throws, covers, cushions, curtains, sofas.

Thread is looped together. Soft, breathable, stretchy

The fabric is stretchy and comfortable and is used

for socks, T-shirts and jumpers, scarves

Layering materials on top of each other and bonding

them together with heat/pressure/ adhesives.

They are easy to sew, crease resistant, do not fray

and are stable when washing and dry cleaning

Uses are dish clothes, nappies, interfacing and

insulation.

The 3 types of weaving construction:

2 different types of knitting construction:

Plain Weave(Criss-cross)

Twill Weave(Diagonal)

Satin Weave(Shiny)Woven

Knitted

BondedMaterials

Swimwear, underwear and geotextiles.

Socks, T-shirts and jumpers and scarves.

Knowledge assessment - Part 2

Using the topic provided, produce a piece of extended writing. Ensure you use key DT words and ABC Oracy to develop your answers. Start the discussion:

•I believe that...

•In my opinion...

•One argument may be that...

•I’d like to make the point that…

Agree (Point):

•What is your opinion ?

•What evidence can you provide to support this

• Why is this important?

Build (Evidence):

•Advantages and disadvantages

•Alternative processes / materials

•Key Design Technology terminology

Challenge (Explanation):

•Justification (explain your answer)

•Counter argument / alternatives

TOPIC: Health and Safety in a Textiles classroom

Learning Focus: To develop knowledge about textiles - Extended Writing Assessment

TOPIC: Health and Safety in a Textiles classroom