[Design and Technology] Material Characteristics & Properties

[Melissa Treverton]

Hi all,

 

Hoping for some clarification of terms.

 

In the DESIGN FACTORS & APPLICATIONS the term Materials - Characteristics &
Properties is used.  However when looking at fabrics in the text books the
term Characteristics never appears.

 

My interpretation was

 

Materials characteristics - what the fabric can do (i.e stretch,
transparent)

 

Material properties - The origin of the fabric and its construction (i.e
polyester plain weave)

 

 

However in the text books the use the term Properties to discuss what the
fabric can do and a whole range of terms to discuss the origin &
construction method (i.e identification, forms)

 

I am of the understanding we should be using consistent terminology based on
the Design Factors & Fundamentals.

 

 

Any advice/feedback welcome !

 

Thanks

 

Melissa Treverton

Textiles

Parkdale Secondary College

Warren Rd, Mordialloc East

 

treverton.melissa.j at edumail.vic.gov.au 

 

 

 


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