Using and working with textiles (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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Why do materials for outdoor clothing need different properties than home furnishings?
Why do materials for outdoor clothing need different properties than home furnishings?
Different functional requirements
Which factors are included in social and cultural influences on material selection?
Which factors are included in social and cultural influences on material selection?
Fashion trends & religious considerations
What do ethical factors in textile production consider?
What do ethical factors in textile production consider?
Fair trade & labour conditions
What does tensile strength measure in textile materials?
What does tensile strength measure in textile materials?
Resistance to pulling forces
What does thermal conductivity describe in textile materials?
What does thermal conductivity describe in textile materials?
Heat transfer through material
Why is Elastane™ commonly used in cycling clothing?
Why is Elastane™ commonly used in cycling clothing?
Lightweight & elastic properties
What is the main function of rivets in denim jeans?
What is the main function of rivets in denim jeans?
Distribute stress across wider area
Which synthetic fibres are commonly used to create webbing?
Which synthetic fibres are commonly used to create webbing?
Nylon & polypropylene
Where is fabric interfacing typically used in garments?
Where is fabric interfacing typically used in garments?
Shirt collars & jacket lapels
How can interfacing materials be applied to fabric?
How can interfacing materials be applied to fabric?
Sewn in or applied using heat/pressure
What property helps wool recover from compression in stair carpeting?
What property helps wool recover from compression in stair carpeting?
Natural resilience