Testing fabrics
I can test and select different fabrics to meet the needs of the user.
Testing fabrics
I can test and select different fabrics to meet the needs of the user.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fabrics need to be carefully chosen for the product.
- Fabrics can be waterproof.
- Fabrics can have different strengths.
- Fabrics can be woven, flexible or stiff.
Keywords
Woven - cloth made by crossing threads over and under each other
Fabric - a material used to make clothes, blankets, curtains, etc.
Flexibility - how easily something bends or stretches
Waterproof - does not let water pass through it
Common misconception
All products made for use in or around water need to be waterproof.
Clothing used for swimming ie, trunks, costumes, shorts and wetsuits, are not waterproof.
Equipment
Please see additional materials document for a list of resources needed for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a simple stitch with gaps
a solid line of stitches with no gaps
a decorative edging stitch
Exit quiz
4 Questions
cloth made by crossing threads over and under each other
a material used to make clothes
does not let water pass through it
how easily something bends or stretches
