Funky Footwear

Feet are: Protection Support Breathability Dryness Warmth Coolness Flexibility Decoration Feet need: Different shapes Different sizes Delicate Ugly?!

Shoes should be: Easy to care for Waterproof Strong Durable Comfortable Smooth and flat inside Functional Decorative Breathable Slightly stretchy Warm Cool Soft Easy to put on /take off

Materials Leather Polyester velour Cotton canvas Nylon Polypropelene Polyester fur fabric Plastic Waterproof Hardwearing Stretch resistant Washable

Fibres for footwear Polyester – Very strong – Very durable – Cheap – Elasticity – Easy to care for – Water resistant – Crease resistant – Used for slippers Cotton – Strong – Durable – Absorbent – Easy to care for – Cheap – Creases easily – Used for canvas shoes, slippers Nylon – Strong – Durable – Elastic – Easy to care for – Cheap – Water resistant – Used for trainers Polypropelene Hardwearing Waterproof

Fabric for Footwear Woven – Strong – Non stretch (keeps shape) – Canvas, denim, corduroy, velvet, satin Leather/ suede – Skin Plastic Fur fabric / velour – Knitted – Warm Need finish to be applied to keep them in good condition

Waterproofing – Silicon based chemicals sprayed onto shoe to create a protective barrier to the water Stain resistance – A silicone based finish that stops the fabric absorbing stains or dirt. Anti bacterial finish – chemical applied inside the shoe to stop smells, Purista. Brushing – mechanical finish, brushes fabric with wire rollers to leave it soft and fluffy – fur fabric, velour inside slipper Fabric Finishes

Construction Strong, flat seams Double stitched seam Overlocked seam Plain seam on slippers Edges finished with Bias binding Padding often used around ankles, wadding in slippers. Top stitching used for strengthening and decoration. Blanket stitch Bias binding Top stitching

Decoration CAD/ CAM Embroidery Applique Molar Top stitching seams Roller Printing Beading or sequins Hardwearing Strong

Fastenings Lace up Eyelets and hooks Velcro Button and Buttonholes Buckles zip Strong Adjustable Secure Have some ‘give’

Components used for footwear Fastenings – Velcro – Buckles – Eyelets – Zip – Hooks – Buttons – Ribbons – Laces Thread Bias binding Interfacing Wadding Beads Sequins

Funky Footwear Paper 3 Foundation or Paper 4 Higher Worth up to 10 marks 25 marks needed to pass each exam