Clothes-washing detergents are designed to link grease and particulate dirt to water. They may also contain phosphates, enzymes and bleaches such as sodium perborate.

Constructing a garment from textiles can be done by hand or using machines, in most cases it is a combination of hand and machine work.

Pupils may have access to a range or processes and materials including; sewing, knitting, dyeing, sublimation printing and batik work.

In managing the practical work the MRATs below should be taken into account.

Developing colour or black and white films or prints. Fixing colour or black and white films or prints. Stop baths used between developing and fixing. Chemicals used for specialist treatments.

Cleaning of hard surfaces, washing up pots, pans and cutlery by hand or with a machine.