Name: Class: Learn the Lingo - Write a definition for each term below: Fiber tiny Clothing Challenge Thread/yarn- twisted together Blend- Threads made from or more different fibers Fabric- made from threads Finish- a treatment added to fabric to improve its qualities * STATION 1: Guess the Fiber Category * Write a definition for each fiber category: Natural Fibers Manmade Fibers From or From in a factory Directions: Circle the correct category for each fiber listed below. Acetate.. Natural Man-made Acrylic.. Natural Man-made Cotton.. Natural Man-made Linen Natural Man-made Nylon.. Natural Man-made Polyester..Natural Man-made Rayon.. Natural Man-made Silk Natural Man-made Spandex.. Natural Man-made Wool... Natural Man-made Directions: Fill in the name of the fiber that best fits each description below. 1. Which fiber is known for comfort but shrinks and wrinkles? 2. Which fiber is known for its strength? 3. Which fiber is known for its warmth?
* STATION 2: Fabric Construction * Directions: Circle the best definition (underlined in station) for each type of fabric below. Definition: Fabric formed by Woven Knit Non-woven Matting fibers- OR- Interlacing yarns at right angles- OR - Interlocking loops of yarn Matting fibers- OR- Interlacing yarns at right angles- OR - Interlocking loops of yarn Matting fibers- OR- Interlacing yarns at right angles- OR - Interlocking loops of yarn 1. Which type of fabric (woven, knit, or non-woven) do you think would be most comfortable to wear? Why? * STATION 3: Fiber/Fabric Characteristics * Direction#1: Refer to the chart at this station to match each characteristic with the correct definition by drawing a line to connect them. Absorbency Colorfast Durability Wrinkle Resistance How long it will stand up to wear Does not lose color when washed Will not looked crumpled Will soak up water or moisture Fiber Chart: Fiber Durability Wrinkle resistance Absorbency Care Name Acetate Poor Poor Good Dry clean Acrylic Moderate Good Poor Machine wash Cotton Very good Poor Machine wash Nylon Poor Machine wash Polyester Poor Rayon Moderate Moderate Good Wool Moderate Slow/good Machine wash Machine wash gentle Dry clean
(* STATION 3: continued *) Direction#2: Look at the fiber label on one article of your clothing (shirt, sweater, etc.) and complete the chart below. Refer to the Fiber Chart (bottom of last page) and talk with your team to find your answers. Article of clothing: Fiber Content-what is it made of? Include %-should add up to 100% Rate your clothing for each of these qualities: Refer to the chart on the last page to rate your clothing ( x ) Durability Wrinkle Resistance Absorbency Very Good Good Moderate Poor * STATION 4: Guess the Fabric* Directions: Look at the examples and descriptions of the different fabrics at this station and write the correct name of each fabric in the chart below. Name of Fabric Description of Fabric Strong, coarse twill weave fabric An open-work fabric; twisted or looped threads on net Pile knit fabric; warm Small print, usually on cotton Plain fabric with a soft brushed surface Wicks moisture & sweat away from skin (dri-fit) Woven or knit fabric with a loop pile (towel fabric) Pile fabric, usually with cords or ribs (ridges) Has checkered design Loose weave material with a rough look 1. What type of fabric listed above cannot be washed with fabric softeners or it loses some of its desirable qualities? 2. What type of fabric is often used to make jeans?
* STATION 5: Laundry Day* Direction#1: Review the information at this station, then mark (x) the best water temperature and care for everything in the chart below. Type of Clothing Delicate Clothing Hot Water Warm Water Cold Water Hand Wash Air Dry Whites & Light Clothing Dark Clothing Rinse Cycle (to rinse out soap) Sort 4 articles of clothing from the laundry basket into piles for machine washing. (Anything that requires dry cleaning has already been removed from the laundry basket.) Place the clothing back into the basket before you move to the next station. Direction#2: Look at the care label on one article of your clothing (shirt, sweater, etc.) and complete the chart below. Refer to the information at this station and talk with your team to find your answers. Article of Clothing (shirt, sweater, etc.) Type of Load (sort) (Light, Dark, Delicate Load) Wash Water Temp. (Hot, Warm, Cold) Special instructions? * STATION 6: Folding, Ironing, Calculating* Directions: 1. Follow directions at this station to fold a shirt two different ways. 2. When you have successfully completed each task, have your partner sign your sheet to verify completion. 3. If you have time, follow station instructions to practice ironing a shirt. Task: Partner signature to verify completion: Shirt Method #1 Shirt Method #2 Shirt ironed
* STATION 7: Laundry Products/Stain Removal* Direction#1: Look at the different laundry products to determine: 1) When you would use them 2) What is the purpose of each product? Record your answers below. Before washing: (before placing in washing machine) During washing: (used in washing machine) After washing: (used in dryer) Product Purpose (What does the product do?) Direction#2: What are five tips for successful stain removal? (Fill in the blanks below from the station information.) 1. Act! (Old stains may not come out.) 2. Follow the for stain removal products you use AND your clothing s care label. 3. the stain removal product in a hidden area on the clothing. 4. Remove stains from the of your clothing, stain facing down on a white cloth or paper towel. 5. After you treat a stain, the clothing. Be sure to check that the stain came out before or you may heat-set the stain and it will be permanent. Direction#3: Pick one kind of stain from the stain chart at this station and explain how you would remove that stain in the chart below. Type of stain: Method to remove the stain:
* STATION 8: Mapping My Clothing* Directions: Where were your clothes made? Using the outfit you are wearing today as an example, look at your tags to determine where at least 2 of the items that are marked below that you are wearing was made. 1) Please write the brand name and the name of the country next to each item you are wearing. (Ladies use the girl picture; gentlemen use the boy picture on the next page.) Complete for at least 2 items. 2) Mark the location on the world map that is the country of origin for ONE ITEM you are wearing. Adapted from Mapping Your Clothes, Center for International Studies Global Lessons, University of Chicago, 2009. http://cis.uchicago.edu/outreach
Name: Complete these questions while you are waiting or when you are done with stations. Directions: Answer the Energy Saving Questions below: It takes 36 gallons of water to fill a large capacity washer when set for a large load. When set for a small load, the same washer uses only 24 gallons. Note: There are 52 weeks in one year. 1. If you wash a single pair of jeans with the washer set for a large load once a week for a year, how much water will you use? 2. If you were to wash the same pair of jeans once a week for a year with the washer set for a small load, how much water will you use? 3. How much water would you have wasted in that year by using the large load instead of the small load? 4. Which saves more water and energy: washing one big load at the end of the week, or washing two small loads during the week whenever something gets dirty? (Explain your answer.)