This unit covers some of the specification elements related to the characteristics and working properties relevant to fashion and textiles (2.1.2(a) & (b)) at both AS and A level . It also relates to aspects of the classification of the main fibre groups (2.1.2(a)). It is designed to provide a background to the topics but is not inclusive of all potential material required for examination purposes.
Both teacher and students will also need to undertake their own research/reading/practical activities in order to provide a fully comprehensive coverage of the specification content relating to materials and components.