Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0

Geographical Origins of Textiles

What you need to know

Identify the major geographical sources of cotton, such as China, India, the USA, and Pakistan.
Locate the primary origins of silk and flax for linen production.
Recognize the main global sources for wool production.
Understand the origins of cellulose and wood pulp used for creating acetate and Lyocell™ from various forest regions.
Identify the sources of crude oil used to manufacture synthetic textiles like polyester, nylon, and acrylic.