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The need for clothing, like the need for food, is one of the most important human needs. In this module we are going to examine the textile industry and follow the process of manufacturing clothing, from the simple fibres used in producing fabrics to the final garment in which you will dress yourself.
Different garments have different functions. Let us look at the typical outfit worn by Venus and Serena Williams when they play tennis.
Make a list of their garments:
Different occasions and different climatic conditions require that we wear different types of garments. All garments are made from different types of textiles. What are textiles?
Learning Outcomes(LOs) |
LO 1 |
TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND SKILLSThe learner will be able to apply technological processes and skills ethically and responsibly using appropriate information and communication technologies. |
Assessment Standards(ASs) |
We know this when the learner: |
Investigates :1.1 investigates the background context, the nature of the need, the environmental situation, and the people concerned when given a problem, need or opportunity set in a local context; |
1. tennis frock (tight-fitting)
pants suit
2. Yes
3. flexible – easy to move in / will not perspire
4. hot / perspire / difficult to move
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