writing fabric specifications for specific textile products the source and properties of natural, regenerated and explaining why specific fabrics and components are appropriate for specific uses and the synthetic fibres needs of the end-user of the product this could be developed from the fabric swatches – collected during the course the need to make fibres into yarns and the importance of twist relating fabric care and safety labels to the product to which they are attached woven, knitted and non-woven identifying, with reasons, some modern, smart and technical fabrics and wearable technology fabric constructions suited to sports, health and fitness, safety and novelty applications the factors that influence fabric identifying specific applied finishes that could be applied to make fabrics and products choices for fashion and textile warmer, safer, easier to care for, more comfortable to wear products answering practice exam questions under timed conditions from example assessment modern, smart and technical materials (AQA website), past papers or developed by the teacher. Learners could discuss fabrics their answers in small groups and suggest improvements. wearable technology the need for applied finishes. Factors involved in the choice of a range of components used in the manufacture of textile products. Learners should develop knowledge and understanding of the recommendations for the aftercare of textile products and the meaning of care label symbols. Unit 3 preparation for written paper (commercial practice) – Weeks Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 31–32 Commercial practice Learners should revise commercial practice by completing a range of relevant activities that might include: Learners should revise: quizzes and multiple-choice questions
the source and properties of natural, regenerated and synthetic fibres the need to make fibres into yarns and the importance of twist woven, knitted and non-woven fabric constructions the factors that influence fabric choices for fashion and textile products modern, smart and technical fabrics wearable technology the need for applied finishes. Factors involved in the choice of a range of components used in the manufacture of textile products. Learners should develop knowledge and understanding of the recommendations for the aftercare of textile products and the meaning of care label symbols. writing fabric specifications for specific textile products explaining why specific fabrics and components are appropriate for specific uses and the needs of the end-user of the product – this could be developed from the fabric swatches collected during the course relating fabric care and safety labels to the product to which they are attached identifying, with reasons, some modern, smart and technical fabrics and wearable technology suited to sports, health and fitness, safety and novelty applications identifying specific applied finishes that could be applied to make fabrics and products warmer, safer, easier to care for, more comfortable to wear answering practice exam questions under timed conditions from example assessment materials (AQA website), past papers or developed by the teacher. Learners could discuss their answers in small groups and suggest improvements. Unit 3 – preparation for written paper (commercial practice) Weeks Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 31–32 Commercial practice Learners should revise: Learners should revise commercial practice by completing a range of relevant activities that might include: quizzes and multiple-choice questions