Australian Fibres
Which fibre cultivated in Australia is harvested from the bulbs of the cotton plant?
Cotton
Name 1 property of cotton
What are most synthetic fibres made from?
Plastic or chemicals
What is a sustainable textiles practice?
A practice that aims to minimise environmental impact and have ethical working conditions
What is the world's tallest building?
The Burj Khalifa
Which fibre cultivated in Australia is harvested from the cocoon of the silkworm?
Silk
Name 2 properties of Merino Wool
What resources are used during production and processing of synthetic fibres?
Fossil resources, like oil
Name 3-4 eco-friendly materials
What is the hardest natural mineral?
The diamond
Which fibre cultivated in Australia is considered the softest and finest in the world?
Merino Wool
Name 2 properties of silk
Name 3 unsustainable fibres/materials
What are 3 examples of circular fashion?
What is the only sport to have been played on the moon?
Golf
Which fibre cultivated in Australia is harvested from the flax plant and is similar to cotton?
Linen
Name 3 properties of linen
Why are synthetic fibres bad for the environment?
When synthetic fibres are washed, microplastics are shed and pollute waterways and harm marine life. They are also non-biodegradable.
Name 4 ethical manufacturing practices
Which mythological creature has the head of a woman and the body of a lion?
Sphinx
Which fibre cultivated in Australia is harvested from the Cannabis Sativa plant?
Hemp
Name 4 properties of hemp
How can natural/sustainable fibres be unsustainable?
What are the 3 main categories for sustainable textiles practices?
What is the world's bestselling album?
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'