Textiles Technology 7–10 (2025), implemented from 2028.
This map sets out the textiles areas, modules and topics that BESTAE resources will cover. Resources are added over time; until a topic has one, its list says coming soon.
Elements and Principles of Design are shared by every subject, so they live once in DESIGN. Their cards below link to the ones tagged Textiles.
Jump to: Design Materials, Properties & Performance Production & Manufacture Local & Global Perspectives The Process
Design
Design Analysis & Considerations
- Function
- Aesthetics
- User Needs
- Context
- Inclusivity
- Sustainability
- Technology
- Quality
- Materials & Performance
- Construction & Manufacture
Resources coming soon
Creativity & Innovation
- Generating Ideas
- Exploring Possibilities
- Experimenting with Ideas
- Adapting & Innovating
Resources coming soon
Design Communication
- Visual
- Graphic
- Written
- Audio-Verbal
- Non-Verbal
- Interactive
Resources coming soon
Materials, Properties & Performance
Fibres
- Classification
- Chemical Composition
- Internal Structure
- External Structure
Resources coming soon
Yarns
- Types
- Structure & Characteristics
- Production
- Properties & Performance
Resources coming soon
Fabrics
- Woven
- Knitted
- Non-woven
Resources coming soon
Properties & Performance
- Aesthetics
- Durability
- Comfort
- Care
Resources coming soon
Testing, End Use & Selection
- Fibre Identification
- Textile Testing
- End Use & Suitability
- Selection & Justification
Resources coming soon
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Fibre Innovation
- Yarn Innovation
- Fabric Innovation
- Emerging Textile Technologies
Resources coming soon
Production & Manufacture
Construction
- Hand Sewing
- Stitches
- Seams
- Finishes
- Shaping Techniques
- Structural Support
- Openings, Closings & Fastenings
Resources coming soon
Decoration
- Embroidery
- Embellishment
- Insertion
- Application
- Fabric Manipulation
- Surface Treatments
Resources coming soon
Colouration
- Direct Printing
- Resist Printing
- Discharge Printing
- Transfer Printing
- Immersion Dyeing
- Resist Dyeing
- Creative Immersion
- Continuous Dyeing
Resources coming soon
Fabric Creation & Finishes
- Weave
- Knit
- Crochet
- Lace Making
- Knotted
- Non-woven
- Stitched or Layered
- Pile / Raised Surface Finishes
- Film / Bonded / Engineered
Resources coming soon
Equipment & Technologies
- Hand Tools
- Sewing Equipment
- Specialist Equipment
- Digital Technologies
- Emerging Technologies
Resources coming soon
Production, Safety & Quality
- Safe Work Practices
- Production Planning
- Process Selection
- Quality Control
- Quality Outcomes
Resources coming soon
Local & Global Perspectives
Culture & Society
- Historical Perspectives
- Cultural Perspectives
- Social Perspectives
- Trends
- Contemporary Issues
- Identity & Expression
Resources coming soon
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives
- Practices & Technologies
- Cultural Expression & Identity
- Contemporary Practice
- ICIP & Protocols
Resources coming soon
Designers
- Local Designers
- Global Designers
- Design Practice
- Designer Influence
Resources coming soon
Textile Industry
- Local & Global Industries
- Industry Practices
- Consumers & Markets
- Careers & Work Environments
Resources coming soon
Sustainability & Ethics
- Environmental Impacts
- Sustainable Practices
- Ethical Production
- Responsible Consumption
Resources coming soon
The Process
Design Inspiration
- Focus Area & End Use
- Sources of Inspiration
- Influences
- Creative & Innovative Direction
Resources coming soon
Design Development
- Idea Generation
- Design Ideas & Illustration
- Design Analysis
- Design Development
Resources coming soon
Manufacturing Specifications
- Item Description
- Production Drawings
- Technical Production Plan
- Materials, Components & Costing
- Product Labelling
Resources coming soon
Experimentation
- Materials
- Equipment
- Manufacturing Processes
- Results & Modifications
Resources coming soon
Selection & Justification
- Material Selection
- Equipment Selection
- Process Selection
- Justification
Resources coming soon
Evaluation
- Function & Aesthetics
- Properties & Performance
- Suitability for End Use
- Strengths, Limitations & Improvements
Resources coming soon
