1.6.8
Textile Types: Weave
Woven Textiles
Woven Textiles
Woven textiles are commonly used in everyday textiles such upholstery. They could even be used in some of your GCSE projects.
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Plain weave
Plain weave
- This woven textile has threads interlaced at 90 degrees to each other.
- The vertical thread is called the warp and the horizontal thread is called the weft.
- The simple weave structure makes the fabric strong and cheap to produce.
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Common uses
Common uses
- Common uses include:
- Table cloths.
- Gingham weave.
- Upholstery.
- Clothing.
Non-Woven Textiles
Non-Woven Textiles
Non-woven textiles are commonly used in everyday textiles such dishcloths. They could even be used in some of your GCSE projects.
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Bonded fabric
Bonded fabric
- This fabric has small holes or a textured feel as the fibres are laid randomly.
- They are often weak, do not fray and can be cut in both directions.
- LYCRA allows freedom of movement, dry quickly and is machine washable.
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Common uses
Common uses
- Common uses include:
- Protective hygiene clothing.
- Tea bags.
- Dishcloths.
- Dusters.
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Felted fabric
Felted fabric
- This textile comes in many colours and thicknesses and has matted random fibres interspersed.
- Often formed with heat and moisture they have no elasticity once dry and can be pulled apart.
- Woollen felted fabric can be very expensive.
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Common uses
Common uses
- Common uses include:
- Craft.
- Soundproof insulation.
- Hats.
- Furnishings.
Warp Knitting
Warp Knitting
Warp knitting textiles are commonly used in everyday textiles such jumpers. They could even be used in some of your GCSE projects.
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Knitted fabric
Knitted fabric
- This fabric has loops of woollen yarn interlocked where patterns can be produced.
- This fabric is warm to wear can be stretch and shaped according to the design but can unravel if the fabric ladders.
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Common uses
Common uses
- Common uses include:
- Jumpers.
- Cardigans.
- Underwear.
- Leggings.
- Craft.
- Toys.
- Socks.
1Core Technical Principles
1.1New & Emerging Technologies
1.2Energy Generation & Storage
1.3Developments in New Materials
1.4Systems Approach to Designing
1.5Mechanical Devices
1.6Materials Categories
2Paper & Board: Specialist Technical Principles
2.1Selection of Materials
2.2Paper & Board: Forces & Stresses
2.3Paper & Board: Ecological & Social Footprint
2.4Paper & Board: Sources & Origins
2.5Paper & Board: Using Materials
2.6Paper & Board: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
2.7Paper & Board: Scales of Production
2.8Paper & Board: Specialist Techniques & Processes
2.9Paper & Board: Surface Treatments & Finishes
3Timber: Specialist Technical Principles
3.1Timber: Selection of Materials
3.2Timber: Forces & Stresses
3.3Timber: Ecological & Social Footprint
3.4Timber: Sources & Origins
3.5Timber: Using Materials
3.6Timber: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
3.7Timber: Scales of Production
3.8Timber: Specialist Techniques & Processes
3.9Timber: Surface Treatments & Finishes
4Metal: Specialist Technical Principles
4.1Metals: Selection of Materials
4.2Metals: Forces & Stresses
4.3Metals: Ecological & Social Footprint
4.4Metals: Sources & Origins
4.5Metals: Alloy-Based Materials
4.6Metals: Using Materials
4.7Metals: Scales of Production
4.8Metals: Specialist Techniques & Processes
4.9Metals: Quality Control
4.10Metals: Surface Treatments & Finishes
5Polymers: Specialist Technical Principles
5.1Polymers
5.2Polymer Categories
5.3Polymer Forms
5.4Polymer Production, Techniques & Quality Control
6Textiles: Specialist Technical Principles
6.1Textile Materials
6.2Selection of Materials
6.3Forces & Stresses
7Designing & Making Principles
7.1Investigation & Data
7.2Environmental, Social & Economic Challenges
7.3The Work of Others
7.4Design Strategies
7.5Communication of Design Ideas
7.6Prototype Development
7.7Selection of Materials
7.8Tolerances
7.9Material Management
7.10Specialist Equipment
7.11Specialist Techniques & Processes
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1Core Technical Principles
1.1New & Emerging Technologies
1.2Energy Generation & Storage
1.3Developments in New Materials
1.4Systems Approach to Designing
1.5Mechanical Devices
1.6Materials Categories
2Paper & Board: Specialist Technical Principles
2.1Selection of Materials
2.2Paper & Board: Forces & Stresses
2.3Paper & Board: Ecological & Social Footprint
2.4Paper & Board: Sources & Origins
2.5Paper & Board: Using Materials
2.6Paper & Board: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
2.7Paper & Board: Scales of Production
2.8Paper & Board: Specialist Techniques & Processes
2.9Paper & Board: Surface Treatments & Finishes
3Timber: Specialist Technical Principles
3.1Timber: Selection of Materials
3.2Timber: Forces & Stresses
3.3Timber: Ecological & Social Footprint
3.4Timber: Sources & Origins
3.5Timber: Using Materials
3.6Timber: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
3.7Timber: Scales of Production
3.8Timber: Specialist Techniques & Processes
3.9Timber: Surface Treatments & Finishes
4Metal: Specialist Technical Principles
4.1Metals: Selection of Materials
4.2Metals: Forces & Stresses
4.3Metals: Ecological & Social Footprint
4.4Metals: Sources & Origins
4.5Metals: Alloy-Based Materials
4.6Metals: Using Materials
4.7Metals: Scales of Production
4.8Metals: Specialist Techniques & Processes
4.9Metals: Quality Control
4.10Metals: Surface Treatments & Finishes
5Polymers: Specialist Technical Principles
5.1Polymers
5.2Polymer Categories
5.3Polymer Forms
5.4Polymer Production, Techniques & Quality Control
6Textiles: Specialist Technical Principles
6.1Textile Materials
6.2Selection of Materials
6.3Forces & Stresses
7Designing & Making Principles
7.1Investigation & Data
7.2Environmental, Social & Economic Challenges
7.3The Work of Others
7.4Design Strategies
7.5Communication of Design Ideas
7.6Prototype Development
7.7Selection of Materials
7.8Tolerances
7.9Material Management
7.10Specialist Equipment
7.11Specialist Techniques & Processes
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