Fabric & Textiles

Understanding Textile Materials

Examples of Textiles

Complete the worksheet Examples of Textiles.

Give an example of the type of textiles items for each of the following:

worn on the head: hat, beret, hairnet

worn around the neck: scarf, ties

worn on the hands: gloves

worn on the upper body: tops, jackets

worn on the lower body: pants, skirts, kilts

worn on the feet: shoes, socks, slippers

used for camping: nylon tents, air mattres, sleeping bags

used in the kitchen: tea towels

used in the bathroom: bath mats, towels

found in the lounge room: rugs, cushions, couch upholstery

used to make a type of swing: rope, string

used on a bed: linen, sheets, pillowcases

used to identify a country: flag

used in a car: upholstery, mats

Complete the worksheet Examples of Textiles.

Textiles can be divided into the above groups. Research each of these:

Discuss as a class what fabric(s) the following examples are made from and what type of textiles they are?

10. Examples of textiles items

11. Types of Textiles (SC)

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