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What is the definition of components in a textile product.
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What is the definition of components in a textile product. Everything in the product other than the fabric.
Give three different uses of components. Construction (e.g.threads), add strength (e.g. interfacing), embellish and decorate, insulate (e.g.wadding), add shape (e.g.shoulder pads), fastenings.
Give some examples of components that can be used to embellish a textile product. Beads, buttons, lace, ribbons,
What is interfacing used for? Add strength, stabilise, make fabric more rigid, give shape and structure.
Where are you likely to find interfacings used on clothes? Collars, cuffs, pockets, behind machine embroidery.
What is boning used for? To add rigidity and structure to things like strapless corsets and dresses.
What is wadding used for? This is used to add extra insulation when quilting.
Name some different sorts of fastenings. Zips, buttons, velcro, press studs, hooks and eyes, eyelets.
Give two advantages and two disadvantages of zips. Secure, easy to attach, hard wearing, washable, coloured. BUT snag delicate fabrics, not usually decorative and are hard to replace.
Give an advantage and a disadvantage of buttons. easy to replace, colourful and decorative.....but...not very strong, can be a choking hazard for small children.
What can velcro be used for? Velcro is safe, machine washable and hard wearing and so is really good for children's clothes.
Name some fastenings that would be good for bags. Press studs, buckles,
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