WJEC A-Level D&T Fashion and Textiles

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Decks in this class (28)

1F Ergonomics and anthropometrics
Define ergonomics,
If a product is ergonomic what do...,
Define anthropometrics
6  cards
2A Cotton
Natural polymers - plant (cellulosic)
15  cards
2A Hemp and Jute
Natural polymers - plant (cellulosic)
6  cards
2A Polyester
Manufactured polymers - synthetics
9  cards
2A Microfibres
Manufactured polymers - synthetics
13  cards
2A Aramids
Manufactured polymers - synthetics: Kevlar® and Nomex®
8  cards
2A Viscose (Rayon)
Regenerated fibres
9  cards
2B Yarns
What are staple yarns,
Features of staple yarns,
How are filament fibres used to m...
25  cards
2D Smart materials
What are smart materials,
Thermochromic pigment,
Uses for thermochromic pigment
14  cards
2F Finishes
Why do we apply finishes to fabrics,
What is embossing,
Longevity of embossing
29  cards
3C Combining/forming materials to enhance their properties
What is piping used for,
What is piping cord made from,
Process piping
6  cards
4A/B Manufacturing processes and systems
What is jit just in time,
Features jit,
Advantages jit
4  cards
4D Detailed manufacturing methods
3D Printing, Computer controlled cutting machines (CNC): Laser cutters, Knife cutters, High power water jets
12  cards
4E QA, QC & TQM
Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Total Quality Management
7  cards
5A Product analysis
What are toiles used for,
What is a prototype,
Toile
6  cards
5 Design styles and movements
Historical influences
20  cards
5 Designers and their work
Historical influences
16  cards
5 Socio-economic influences and trends
Historical influences
22  cards
7A Innovation in the market
What is technology push,
What is market pull,
Define obsolete
5  cards
7C Selling the product
The 4 P's
1  cards
Seams
Process plain seam,
Process plain seam,
Features french seam
6  cards
2A Lyocell (Tencel®)
Regenerated fibres
7  cards
2A Modal
Regenerated fibres
3  cards
2A Acetate and Triacetate
Regenerated fibres
6  cards
2A Cupro
Regenerated fibres
3  cards
2A Rubber
Regenerated fibres
1  cards
2A Alginate
Regenerated fibres
1  cards
2A Nylon(Polyamide)
Synthetic fibres
8  cards

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