words used to describe what a material is like

using what we need, while protecting the environment so there is enough for the future

Fabric functional properties

Design and technology

Virgil Abloh and hat design

Research interviews

Fabric patterns

Simple pattern pieces

Select and make a fabric pattern

User feedback to improve the pattern

Develop a fabric pattern in response to feedback

This unit introduces pupils to more complex textile products, enabling them to produce fabric patterns. Pupils will develop knowledge of fabrics and apply this by selecting them for functionality and aesthetics to design a product.

Textile pattern pieces: hats and caps

What do we mean by a fabric's **properties**?

Match the fabric properties to their descriptions.

Which of these is part of being **sustainable**?

Which would be the **most** sustainable choice?

On a hat, what is the function (job) of a brim?

Which of these natural fabrics comes from a plant?

What do we call materials that **do not** let **water** pass through them at all?

What do we call fabrics that **do not** come from natural sources?

Starter Quiz

What does a milliner do?