i. textiles

What are natural fibres?

Sourced from animal/ plant products

Where is wool sourced?

Sheep

What are the uses of wool?

• Jumpers

• Coats

• Hats

Pros of wool

• Warm

• Crease resistant

• Low flammability

• Sustainable

Cons of wool

• Stinks with wash/ heat

• Itchy

• Expensive

Where is silk sourced?

Silkworms

• What are the uses of silk?

• Scarves

• Nightwear

• Dresses

Pros of silk

• Smooth

• Good drape

• Comfortable

• Sun resistant → colour won’t fade

• Sustainable

Cons of silk

• Creases easily

• Expensive

• Doesn’t wash well

• Ethics

Where is leather sourced?

Animal hides mostly cows

What are he uses of leather?

• Belts

• Jackets

• Car seats

Pros of leather

• Doesn’t fray

• Holds its shape

• Long lasting

• Sustainable

Cons of leather

• More difficult to sew

• Expensive

• Ethics

Where is cotton sourced?

Cotton plant

What are the uses of cotton?

• T-shirts

• Jeans

• Towels

Pros of cotton

• Comfortable

• Dyes well

• Washes well

• Sustainable

Cons of cotton

• Creases

• Flammable

• Poor elasticity

• Dries slowly

Where is linen sourced?

Flax plants

What are the uses of linen?

• Bed linen

• Furnitrue

• Dresses

Pros of linen

• Very cool in hot weather

• Dues well

• Sustainable

Cons of linen

• Creases badly

• Flammable

• Poor elasticity

• Dries slowly

What are synthetic fibres?

Made from petroleum-based chemicals/ coals

What percentage of synthetic fibres are made with oil?

94%

Where is polyester sourced?

Coal, oil

What are the uses of polyester?

• Cushion filling

• Clothing

• Table cloths

Pros of polyester

• Strong

• Good elasticity

• Cheap

• Dries well

• Doesn’t crease

Cons of polyester

• Not biodegradable

• Not sustainable

• Flammable (melts)

Where is elastane sourced?

Coal, oil

What are the uses of elastane?

• Sportswear

• (Combine with other fibres) jeans

Pros of elastane

• Doesn’t crease

• Dries quickly

• Extremely elastic

• Cheap

Cons of elastane

• Not biodegradable

• Not sustainable

• Flammable (melts)

Other example of synthetic fibres

• Nylon

• Acrylic