Two advantages of batch production
- a flexible system that can be easily changed to meet the demands of new orders coming in
- workers are not bored as they make a variety of styles and use different skills on each batch
What are bespoke garments
Garments that are individually tailored to fit the exact shape of a persons body
Two disadvantages of batch production
- working time lost due to the change in production from one textile product to another
- equipment has to be reset after each production run
Just-in-time production helps to manage and control stock. What are the advantages of this system?
- speeds up production as long as materials arrive on-time
- materials and therefore products are generally fault free as they cannot be damaged in storage
Three products made by bath production
- tent
- M&S blouse
- duvet cover
What is not a man-made fibre?
Polystyrene (plastic sheet used as insulation)
What machine is weaving made on?
Loom
What is not a characteristic of woven fabric?
They are not made from loops and one interlocking yarn
What product would not usually be made of woven fabric?
T-shirt
Name an example of a knitted fabric
Jersey (used to make t-shirts)
Name a woven fabric
Denim (twill weave used to make jeans)
What is a characteristic of a woven fabric
Are made on a loom
A characteristic of a knitted fabric
Stretchy and warm
Name a product that is a woven fabric
Towels
Name a fabric that is a knitted fabric
Cardigans
What is a characteristic of woven fabrics
Made from yarn
What is a characteristic of a non-woven fabric
Can be felted or bonded together
Name a knitted fabric
Fleece (a fleece jacket)
Name a non-woven fabric
Felt (in hats)
Name 3 advantages to CAD
- quick to change colours of a design
- easy to send design to buyer for approval
- repeat patterns can be created quickly
Disadvantages of CAD
- specialist computer aides design software is very expensive to buy
- designers have to be trained to use the software
