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Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, dyeing as a surface decoration, including: • vat, discharge and resist, eg tie-dye, batik • when dye is applied in relation to fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished products • the different types of dye fastness required in fashion clothing and textile products, eg fastness to washing, light, perspiration, rubbing and chlorine • dyeing in response to consumer demand and seasonal trends. Understand the principles behind discharge and resist dyeing. Understand the degradation of fabrics in relation to colour fastness. Surface decoration – printing.
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Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, dyeing as a surface decoration, including: • vat, discharge and resist, eg tie-dye, batik • when dye is applied in relation to fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished products • the different types of dye fastness required in fashion clothing and textile products, eg fastness to washing, light, perspiration, rubbing and chlorine • dyeing in response to consumer demand and seasonal trends. Understand the principles behind discharge and resist dyeing. Understand the degradation of fabrics in relation to colour fastness. Surface decoration – printing
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- You need to be able to students should be aware of, and be able to describe, dyeing as a surface decoration, including: • vat, discharge and resist, eg tie-dye, batik • when dye is applied in relation to fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished products • the different types of dye fastness required in fashion clothing and textile products, eg fastness to washing, light, perspiration, rubbing and chlorine • dyeing in response to consumer demand and seasonal trends. Understand the principles behind discharge and resist dyeing. Understand the degradation of fabrics in relation to colour fastness. Surface decoration – printing.
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Which of the following dyeing techniques involves applying dye to specific areas to create patterns?
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Tie-dye is a resist dyeing technique where sections of fabric are tied off to prevent dye from reaching those areas, creating unique patterns.
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- Dye fastness: The ability of a dye to maintain its color when exposed to various conditions such as washing, light, and perspiration.
- Batik: A resist dyeing technique that uses wax to create patterns on fabric before dyeing.
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Confusing dyeing techniques: Focus on the specific processes and outcomes of each technique to differentiate them clearly.
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