Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 1.11.2, 6.2.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Synthetic FibresIts main limitation is pilling. Rubbing during use can cause surface fibres to tangle into small balls, giving the fabric a bobbly appearance. For example, repeated friction around the elbows of an acrylic jumper can spoil its appearance even while the garment remains usable.
- Revise: Synthetic Textiles
The formation of small balls of tangled fibres on a fabric’s surface through wear and rubbing.