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1
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What does drape mean?

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The supple and flexible characteristics of a fabric - how it hangs or behaves when pleated or folded

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What does absorbency mean?

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Whether the fabric is able to take in and hold moisture, and consequently drying properties

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What does durable mean?

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Able to withstand wear, especially as a result of weathering

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What does breathable mean?

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Can let perspiration out and air in

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5
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What does lustrous mean?

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A fabulous shine

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What does fibre mean?

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A fine hairlike structure in staple or filament form

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What does biodegradable mean?

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Can be broken down naturally through the action of bacteria

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What does bonded mean?

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Webs of fibre pressed together using adhesives or heat

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What is a closed loop process?

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A manufacturing process where all waste is reused in the production system (used for Acetate for example)

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What is a blended fibre?

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Two or more fibres spin together to make a yarn

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What is a mixed fabric?

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Two or more yarns mixed together in the production of the fabric

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What are organic fibres?

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Fibres grown using natural fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides to protect the biodiversity of the environment and the workers health

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What does recycled mean?

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The product has been re-used in some form

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What is a target market?

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The end-user or consumer group to whom the manufacturer aims to sell

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What is a design brief?

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A short statement explaining what is going to be designed and made

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16
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What is the consumer?

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A person who buys, rents or hires products or services

17
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What is a design spec?

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An outline that details all the requirements of a product

18
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What are components?

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Everything used in the garment apart from the fabric itself

19
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What does handle mean?

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How a textile feels when touched such as soft, smooth, warm or cool

20
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What is a product spec?

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Contains instructions and information that will be used to make a prototype and calculate the final cost of your product

21
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What does quality assurance mean?

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A guarantee given to the customer from the company to assure the quality of the product

22
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What is quality control?

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Tests and inspections carried out to ensure that the products meet the specification criteria

23
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What is a prototype?

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A full scale model of the product design

24
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What is batch production?

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A production where small numbers of identical items are made

25
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What is mass production?

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A system where large numbers of items are made on a continuous basis

26
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What is one off production?

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The production of a unique product for a specific brief

27
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What does CAD mean?

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Computer aided design. Designs are created using a computer

28
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What does CAM mean?

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Computer aided manufacture. Where computers are used in the manufacturing process

29
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What does JIT stock control mean?

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Just in time. A form of stick control when goods are delivered just in time to use on the production line

30
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What is a tolerance level?

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The amount (max and min) of small defects in the product

31
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What are ethical values?

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An issue or something that is morally right or morally acceptable

32
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What are environmental issues?

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Issues related to the condition of the environment; pollution,waste

33
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What does bespoke mean?

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Individual made-to-measure tailoring for men’s suits

34
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What is Tactel?

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A high tech polyamide fibre

35
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What does flame-resistant mean?

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The ability to resist catching fire

36
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What does stain-resistance mean?

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The ability to resist absorption of water or oil based liquids

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