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AQA GCSE Design and Technology
Core technical principles
Materials and their working properties
Textiles
AQA GCSE Design and Technology · 8552
Textiles
3.1.6.1 Material categories
What you need to know
Identify and categorize natural textile fibres, including cotton, wool, and silk.
Identify and categorize synthetic textile fibres, including polyester, polyamide (nylon), and elastane (lycra).
Explain the composition and benefits of blended and mixed fibres, such as cotton/polyester.
Differentiate between the structural properties of woven (e.g., plain weave), non-woven (e.g., bonded and felted fabrics), and knitted textiles.
Classify textiles based on their physical properties to select the most appropriate material for specific design needs.
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