• to classify fabrics into natural and man-made • to describe how each fabric is produced • to discuss the properties of each fabric • to identify some uses of each fabric • to explain what a blended fabric is • to discuss the advantages of using blended fabrics • to explain how to convert fibres into fabrics • to investigate finishes that are applied to fabrics and discuss why they are used
• to identify fabric finishes that can be applied to fabrics to embellish them
• to discuss how to care for clothing and household textiles
• to understand care labelling • to prepare clothes and household textiles for laundering
• to use a washing machine • to explain how to remove stains • to choose detergents and conditioners • to use a dryer and an iron correctly • to apply this knowledge in a practical way