Sources and stock forms of textiles

Design and technology

In this unit pupils will develop technical principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.

Put the stages in the correct order from source to stock form:

they are always made from recycled materials

they're easier to transport, store and use in different manufacturing processes

they don't require specialised tools to work with

What is one main benefit of using standard stock forms in manufacturing?

Which of the following is an example of a renewable textile material source?

Put the following steps in order of converting a molten polymer into yarn.

textiles made from synthetic fibres that never biodegrade

textiles made from renewable or recycled materials

textiles that are always hand-made using traditional techniques

textiles made from expensive materials for high-end fashion

Which of the following best describes sustainable textiles?

a thicker continuous fibre strand for knitting, crocheting and weaving

fabric wound around a tube, usually used for large quantities

fabric folded onto a flat board for easy storage and sale

a thinner continuous fibre strand, used for sewing and weaving

number of strands twisted together to make a thicker yarn

measurement of the thickness of fibres (weight in grams per 9,000 m)

Match the stock form to its correct definition.

Materials are chosen based on their physical and working {{}}.

it can maintain its shape under normal conditions without breaking

it can resist environmental changes like temperature and moisture

the cost-effectiveness of building a structure

What does 'structural integrity' refer to in materials and structures?

Which of these materials comes from a plant source?

Which group includes only natural materials?

Match the material category to its example: