Starter: What is he on about? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3zaXC919BY

“Labelling and Aftercare”

Learning Objectives Aspire: To summarise the different washing symbols and justify their uses. Challenge: To identify different washing symbols.

What we’re learning today… Keywords Care label Aftercare

4 main care labels… Tumble Dryer Machine Wash Dry Clean Bleach

Extra information might also be shown! E.g. quality marks. Care Label… Fibre Content Care symbols Extra information might also be shown! E.g. quality marks.

When washing fabrics think… Keywords Heat to remove stains – but wool felts, viscose creases and synthetic fibres change shape. Some fabrics can stand up to vigorous spinning but others such as wool can felt. Delicate fabrics can stain if they’re left in water. Delicate fabrics need mild soap. Temperature Action Time Washing Powders

When drying fabrics think… Most things can be hung on a washing line but some knitted garments can stretch. Knitted garments should be laid out damp and reshaped so they maintain their shape. Most can be dried in a tumble drier but wool, acrylic and some polyesters can shrink at high temperatures. Keywords Shrink Reshaped

Create a revision guide. Task: Answer the questions. Create a revision guide. Remember revision is personal – Do what works for you! For examples of how to set out your revision guide, please see the table at the back…

Plenary: Fabric Symbol Bingo.