1. Starter: What is she on about?

2. “Fibres”

3. Learning Objectives
Aspire: To describe the properties of different fibres and explain how they contribute to fabric composition.
Challenge: To identify different fibres.

4. Our journey so far… Smart Fabrics Technical Fabrics Microencapsulation
Nanotechnology

5. What we’re learning today…
Keywords
Natural
Synthetic
Regenerated

6. Natural Fibre…
Wool
Cotton
Linen
Silk

7. Synthetic Fibre… Polyester – produced from oil
Elastane – produced from oil
Polyamide – produced from coal
Acrylic – produced from oil

8. Regenerated Fibres…
Viscose
Acetate

9. Bio Fibres…
Hemp
Banana
Flax

10. Yarns…
Keywords
Filament
Staple

12. 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…

13. Describe the fibres of this jumper.
Plenary:
Describe the fibres of this jumper.