Textiles+-+Analysing+products

= Introduction = = Specification criteria = When analysing a product, students should take into account the following specification criteria:
 * ** form ** - Why is the product shaped/styled as it is?
 * ** function ** - What is the purpose of the product?
 * ** user requirements ** - What qualities make the product attractive to potential users?
 * ** performance requirements ** - What are the technical considerations that must be achieved within the product?
 * ** material and component requirements ** - How should materials and components perform within the product?
 * ** scale of production and cost ** - How does the design allow for scale of production and what are the considerations in determining cost?
 * ** sustainability ** - How does the design allow for environmental considerations?

= Materials and components = Students should identify the materials and/or components used in the manufacture of a product, including: Note: materials and components are those referenced in the following link:
 * the properties and qualities of the materials and/or components
 * the advantages/disadvantages of the materials and/or components
 * justification of the choice of materials and/or components

Students should identify the processes involved in the manufacture of products, including: Note: manufacturing processes are those referenced in the following link:
 * Manufacturing processes**
 * the stages of the manufacturing process
 * the advantages/disadvantages of the manufacturing process
 * justification of the choice of manufacturing process