Textiles

Question 1

Name 5 uses of textiles

Answer 1

• soft furnishing
• carpets
• upholstery
• bed linen
• curtains

Question 2

What is function of soft furnishings.(3)

Answer 2

1) makes a room more attractive
2) more comfortable
3) allows us to express taste and style

Question 3

How to choose soft furnishings? (5)

Answer 3

• consider function
• look attractive
• easy to clean
• durable ( hard wearing and long lasting fabrics)
• cost

Question 4

When choosing curtains consider…..

4

Answer 4

• type of window
• style of room
• full or short length
• width shou
• width should be 2-2.5 times width of window

Question 5

6 functions for curtains

Answer 5

• keeps out light
• keeps out sound
• keeps out heat
• reduce draught
• gives privacy
• look more attractive

Question 6

What are the properties of curtains(6)

Answer 6

• hang/ drape well
• be resistant to fading
• closely woven
• be washable
• be pre shrunk
• be fire resistant

Question 7

Name 4 textiles use in curtains

Answer 7

• cotton
• polyester
• linen
• wool

Question 7

What is pile in carpets

Answer 7

Surface fibres that are long short or twisted

Question 8

Name the 3 grades of carpets and one room where you could find it.

Answer 8

1) light domestic: bedrooms
2) general domestic: living rooms
3) heavy domestic: halls, stairs

Question 9

What properties should carpets have?

5

Answer 9

1) resilient
2) fire resistant
3) warm
4) mothproof
5) hard wearing

Question 10

Name the textiles we use in carpets (3)

Answer 10

• wool, nylon, acrylic

Question 11

Name the properties in Upholstery (4)

Answer 11

1) hard wearing
2) easy to clean
3) stain resistant
4) close woven
- fire resistant

Question 12

What are textiles used in upholstery?(4)

Answer 12

1) Heavy cotton
2) wool
3) leather
4) linen

Question 13

Name the properties of bed linen for sheets/ pillowcases (4) and duvets/ blanket (3)

Answer 13

Sheets/ pillowcases

• absorbent
• smooth
• washable
• crease resistant

Duvets/ Blankets

• easy to clean
• light weight
• warm

Question 14

How is warmth measured?

- what is the highest and lowest measurement

Answer 14

• tog

- 4.5,15