1. Fabric Investigation into properties and construction.
Resources
Worksheet (Fabric Investigation)
Fabric samples (felt, denim, 2 tone kelly, fleece, nylon, camouflage, velvet)
Glue
Fabric Investigation into properties and construction.
KEYWORDS
Natural
Synthetic
Bonded
Knitted
Woven
Objective: To Investigate fabric characteristics
To understand how they can be categorised.

2. Starter: Natural or Synthetic?
Fabric is manufactured by weaving or knitting, bonding or felting fibres together. The fabric fibres come from either a natural or synthetic source
Natural come from plant and animals. e.g Wool, Cotton, Leather.
Synthetic are manufactured e.g Viscose, Polyester.
Look at your fabric samples –You have 60 seconds to sort into EITHER of natural or synthetic.
End
Click to start timer
Can you name them correctly?
Felt, Denim, 2 Tone Kelly, Fleece, Nylon, Camouflage, Velvet
Natural: Denim, Camouflage
Synthetic: Felt, 2 Tone Kelly, Fleece, Nylon, Velvet .
Did you get them right?
NEXT: Manufacture of natural and synthetic fibres

3. Manufacture of fibres and fabrics
Woven fabrics are made by weaving or knitting yarns.
Non-woven are made by bonding or felting fibres together.
Are the items below bonded, felted, knitted or weaved – you have 30 seconds to decide!?
TIP: Identify the fabric
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4. Manufacture of fibres and fabrics
Woven fabrics are made by weaving or knitting yarns.
Non-woven are made by bonding or felting fibres together.
Are the items below bonded, felted, knitted or weaved – you have 30 seconds to decide!?
TIP: Identify the fabric
felted
Weaved
woven
knitted
knitted
bonded

5. Glue the fibres into onto the correct box on your worksheet.
Tasks
PART A: Fabric investigation
Timed activity: 10 minutes
Look at your selection of fibres – Try pulling them, stretching them etc. Can you figure out which are bonded, knitted or woven? Work in teams.
Clock
Glue the fibres into onto the correct box on your worksheet.
PART B – This can be done as a team.
Timed activity: 15 minutes
1. Frays Doesn’t fray Stretches. 4. Doesn’t stretch Fluffy Shiny Rough Smooth 9. Tears in a straight line Tears uneven Easy to work with (sew)
Write at least 3 of the above descriptions for each

6. Which fabric am I?
Look at the magnification of fabric – can you tell which is which?
TEST YOURSELF!!! Go to:
Then select the Fabrics test - See how well you do – this will be the best indicator of your subject knowledge!

7. FELT DENIM DUO FLEECE VELVET NYLON
Which fabric am I?
Look at the magnification of fabric – can you tell which is which?
FELT
DENIM
DUO
FLEECE
CAMOU.
VELVET
NYLON
TEST YOURSELF!!! Go to:
Then select the Fabrics test - See how well you do – this will be the best indicator of your subject knowledge!

8. G&T Plenary: Fabric information
Weft
Warp
Selvedge
Plain weave
Strong and hardwearing. Examples would include calico and drill cotton, linen, poly-cotton etc.
Twill weave Diagonal pattern on the surface. Strong. Used for jeans, curtains and jackets
Warp knitted fabrics
Made by machines-They interlock vertically along the length of the fabric. They are slightly stretchy and DO NOT LADDER! Examples would include swimwear, geo-textiles and underwear.
Can you identify the weave or knit in your fabric samples?
Can you explain your reason?
Weft knitted fabrics Made by looping long lengths of yarn together. Stretchy and comfortable. (If a stitch is dropped it will cause a ladder down the length of the fabric because the yarns run across the fabric in rows).Examples would include socks, tights, T-shirts and Jumpers.

9. Extension Answer Felt - neither weaved or knitted!,
You will need to log onto the following webpage to
test yourselves on your fabric knowledge!
Go to:
Then select the Fabrics test - See how well you do – this will be the best indicator of your subject knowledge!
Answer
Felt - neither weaved or knitted!,
Denim – twill weave
2 Tone Kelly – plain and twill,
Fleece – weft knitted
Nylon - plain and twill
Camouflage – twill weave,
Velvet – twill weave