Surface treatments and finishes (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What are the two main qualities that surface treatments enhance in textile materials?
What are the two main qualities that surface treatments enhance in textile materials?
Functional & aesthetic
Why are natural dyes considered environmentally responsible?
Why are natural dyes considered environmentally responsible?
They break down naturally
What type of colours do natural dyes typically produce compared to chemical dyes?
What type of colours do natural dyes typically produce compared to chemical dyes?
More muted colours
What are chemical dyes created from?
What are chemical dyes created from?
Petroleum-based materials & minerals
What effect does dip dyeing create on fabric?
What effect does dip dyeing create on fabric?
Gradient effects
What material does batik specifically use as a blocking agent?
What material does batik specifically use as a blocking agent?
Wax
What characteristic patterns does tie dyeing produce?
What characteristic patterns does tie dyeing produce?
Swirled, circular or radial patterns
What materials are printing blocks made from for direct printing?
What materials are printing blocks made from for direct printing?
Wood & foam
What is the primary function of mordants in the dyeing process?
What is the primary function of mordants in the dyeing process?
Bond dyes with fabric fibres
Which type of fibres absorb dyes more effectively?
Which type of fibres absorb dyes more effectively?
Natural fibres
What materials are used for water proofing fabric?
What materials are used for water proofing fabric?
PVC or polyurethane
What chemicals are used in flame retardant treatments?
What chemicals are used in flame retardant treatments?
Halogenated or phosphorus-based