History of Fabrics and Fibers
Added: 01 May 2014
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Reference
From blue jeans to ultrasuede. Brief notes with links to further information on common manufactured fabrics, like GORE-TEX, waterproof coats, polyester, rayon, nylon and vinyl. (Contains a little advertising.)
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Continuity & Change Over Time
Strand unit: Clothes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- identify examples of change and continuity in the ‘line of development’
- study aspects of social, artistic, technological and scientific developments over long periods
Suggestions for use: Use as background information. ask the students to identify specific fabrics in their clothing and then discuss the history of that particular fabric.
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: Textiles
Suggestions for use: Use as background information. ask the students to identify specific fabrics in their clothing and then discuss the history of that particular fabric.
