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A resource exploring the world of fabrics, fibers, their properties, manufacturing processes and applications in fashion, interior design, and other industries.
Where do we see pattern?
Which ways can a consumer can reduce their clothing footprint?
Which af the following are correct?Woven textiles
Velcro is usually made from nylon and can be repeatedly ripped open and closed. Which of these products can it be used on?
Which artist used yarn and crochet to create large portraits?
Ensure the high standards of quality of clothes and that they are delivered to costumers on time.
On average how many tons of water can a Chinese factory use to dye one ton of fabric?
In which decade did the Punk Movement become popular?
Smart materials can sense and react to environmental conditions and are produced to perform a particular function.
In 2007, among those countries studied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics the Philippines had the lowest compensation costs among those countries studied. How low was their compensation (In USD)
Tariff reduction may determine the success or failure of contemporary designers. Tariff reduction is an example of which of the following factors?
Quality Assurance is a way of making sure that a textile product meets the required specification and is achieved by careful management of the production process.
A Design Specification outlines how a product should function (what it should do) and is used to give guidelines on what should be designed.
Design and manufacture your own clothing items and sell them.
Have a look at this painting "Day and Night" by M.C. Escher. Can you remember what the technique used here is called?
Which factor is the most influential for why consumers currently select sustainable brands?
How much of a % does pesticides used for cotton makeup of the worldwide insecticide market?10%15%25%35%
Batik and Tie Dye are resist decoration techniques that can be used to add pattern to fabric.
Which of the four fabrics has the lowest environmental footprint?
Thread is a component used in almost all textile products.
When you starting a knit project, it is common to start with what?
Use the care label to answer this question.For which item of clothing would the care label be most suitable?
Which fabrics can be upcycled (turned into new fabric of equal quality) at the end of life?
Which of the following finishing techniques is most appropriate for a fabric to be used on the seats in a movie theatre?
The "teardrop shape" motif in paisley print is called a...?
Dressmaking is a __________ clothes and dresses.
Designers must consider the function of a product so it is;
Sterile garments used by doctors and nurses are made from Non-woven textiles.
What is a motif?
The use of which of the following is a cultural influence seen in contemporary apparel and furnishings?
Roller printing is a fast way of printing a large amount of fabric.
What is pattern?
Which part of a typical washer dryer cycle uses more energy and emits more carbon emissions?
Which of the following techniques would be used to consistently reproduce an accurate image on a textile item/s?
Velcro is also known as?
What is the percentage of the consumer base that always takes into consideration the eco aspects of their garments?
Name the fastening
Where does cotton come from?
How much of the municipal solid waste worldwide comes from textiles?
Which of the following products indicates how the Australian Textiles, Clothing, Footwear, and Allied Industries have satisfied changing consumer demands?
Buttons are available in a range of... ?
An arrow is a way of reducing fullness in fabric to shape it to fit.
Natural fibres, Blended and mixed fibres, Woven and non-woven fabrics and Knitted textiles are all textile categories.Which category is missing?
The sticks used to knit by hand are called __________.
Name one part of a zip.
What shapes can you see being repeated here?
The warp is the horizontal thread in woven fabric.
Which artist created the repeat pattern painting of Marilyn Monroe?
Which of the following would NOT assist in controlling potential environmental damage caused by the textile industry?
press fasteners - metal or plastic discs that clip together when pressed, found on duvet covers and baby grows. Why are they often used instead of buttons?
It is difficult for Wool to be spun, woven or knitted.
Sew and alter clothes, fabrics and apparel. You can either have your own sewing business or work in tailoring shops.
Which of the following are correct?Non-woven or bonded textiles
Which of the following are all trends in Australian society that would influence contemporary designers?
What shapes can you see being repeated here?
What synthetic fibres would be good for making swimwear?
Polycotton is a blend of the fibres Polyamide (nylon) and cotton.
Non woven fabrics are strong and stretch easily.
How much of the textile industry is made up out of brands or companies that employ sustainable manufacturing practices?
When ending an item in knitting we __________
Which of the following statements about Felt is false?
Name the fastening
If a pattern is described as being unpredictable, what term do I use to define this?
Name this stitch:
One off production is also called 'job' production and is used to make one complicated, good quality, expensive product such as a wedding dress or theatre costume.
How much of the textiles thrown away each year worldwide are properly recycled?
How much less ozone depletion (in percent) occurs if a consumer washes then hang dries their clothes, compared to a typical washer and dryer scenario?
Name the Fabric Construction
Name the fastening.
Which of the following fabrics would be the most appropriate choice for a beach towel?
Which of these best describes why we use pattern?
Name the Fabric Construction
Which type of zip would be used on a coat?
Which fibre category would Silk be placed into?
Perform garment sewing operations such as joining, reinforcing, or decorating garments.
Which of the following garments provides the best medium for self-expression?
Traditionally, dressmaking was a career only for _______.
Which famous fashion designer influenced the Punk movement?
What fabric uses the least amount of water in its production?
The following alternatives contain factors that could determine the success or failure of a designer. Which alternative contains only internal factors?
Responsible for creating the specific look of individual garments, design fashionable clothes.
When creating her large scale yarn portraits, this artist always starts with what part of the face?
Using CAD (Computer Aided Design) to design a product is a really slow way to develop your ideas.
Which fibre can be produced from the flax plant?
How many gallons of water does it take to produce one kg of virgin cotton?
Kevlar is a modern material that is five times stronger than steel and is used to make bulletproof vests.
An open or plain seam is not a very useful seam and is difficult to make.
Research and analyze different textiles including to their designs.
Which of the following are the most important considerations to ensure the sustainability of textile resources?
Which of the following fabrics requires a finishing process in order to become showerproof?
True or false: In textiles, the most common types of components are fastenings?
Which phase of a textiles lifecycle releases the most greenhouse gasses?
How much of the worldwide water pollution comes from the textile industry?
What advantage do bamboo knitting needles have over metal knitting needles?
What is the other main stitch that is used in knitting?
A prototype or toile is a mock up of a design proposal and is used to test the idea such as correct fit, size, drape of fabric, if production processes work, cost to make etc.
Identify the most suitable fabric for use on outdoor furniture.
What are woven fabrics made on
What is a standard component in textiles?
What synthetic fibre is commonly used for making tents?
What is it called when you start your knitting project (put stitches on the needle)?
What natural fiber is water repellant?
What is the name of the design movement shown in this picture?
What type of pattern is this?
What do we call the downwards thread on a weaving loom?
Knitting is a process of using long needles to interlink or knot a series of loops made by one continuous thread. Each loop or knot connects to another one, and when enough loops have been made, the result is a flat piece of material called a textile.
The early beginning of dressmaking was marked by ________ found in egypt.
What natural fibre is good for absorbing moisture
On average how much do consumers spend on garments/apparel per year?
What does WVS stand for?
Name the Fabric Construction
Silk is a natural, raw fibre sourced from the cocoon of the larvae of a silkworm
What synthetic fibre would be good for making carpets?
The running stitch is:
Which of the following best explains the meaning of the term product life cycle?
Pinking shears are used to stop fabric fraying.
Bias binding is a component used to cover the edges of fabric to stop it fraying and to make it look neat.
Name this stitch:
There is also an evidence of silk culture in ________ 5000 years ago.
The term for sewing a smaller piece of fabric onto a bigger piece is called
Which of the following is a temporary stitch?
How can consumers help promote supply chain transparency?
Which of the following is a piece of sewing equipment?
Which of the following are correct?Knitted textiles
What does "blended yarn" mean?
Silk and Cotton are both natural fibres, name one other.
Which one of the following structures makes wool suitable for dyeing?
A Tjangting is a component used to make trousers.
Why does a designer looks at other products on the market?
Knitting Circles gained popularity during which war?
Women participating in knitting circles used to add special _____ to the socks and scarves they created for the troops.
What is the basic stitch?
Which pillars of sustainability (environmental, economic, social) does the textile industry negatively impact?
What natural fibre are jeans made from?
Sewing machines sew straight (lockstitich) and cross stitches.
Tailor tacking is a way to decorate fabric.
Give two reasons why this Jacket would be suitable for a music festival in the UK.
Where does silk come from?
Did you enjoy these lessons with Miss Walker? What did you learn? What do you need more help with? There are no right or wrong answers :)
Name the fibre produced from this plant.
Which rules apply when using a sewing machine safely?
Where do we source wool from?
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