Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 6.2.1, 6.6.1 · Paper 1
Revise: Natural TextilesUnlike the relatively short fibres in a sheep’s fleece, silk is a continuous filament. Unprocessed silk contains two protein filaments held together by a soluble gum called sericin; removing this gum separates the filaments.
- Revise: Cutting and Shaping Processes
A long, continuous fibre that can be used to make yarn.