Earning Criteria

• Complete the Woven textile design and production course on the Woolmark Learning Centre.
• Describe the raw materials used to produce contemporary woven textiles.
• Explain, at a high level, the processes involved in producing wool yarn suitable for woven textiles.
• Explain the benefits of wool as a raw material for weaving.
• Provide a high-level overview of the history of weaving and weaving technologies.
• Outline the basic principles of weaving and modern weaving technologies.
• Appreciate the importance of fabric finishing to create high-quality woven cloth.
• Describe a range of basic weaves and weave constructions.
• Appreciate the impact of colour and weave combinations when designing woven textiles.
• Identify a range of classic woven cloths and their origins.
• Outline the key elements of woven textile design and production.