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CONSUMER STUDIES
GRADE 10
Term 3
2025
Previous exam papers were used to compile these notes: @IMPAQ SACAI NOV 2020 –
2022. DBE REVISION BOOKLET 2023 TERM 3 Grade 10. @IMPAQ TEST T3_2021. WCED
REVISION BOOKLET 2024 TERM 3
Some information is repeated; I want to show you the different ways the same information
is asked. I encourage you to answer the calculation/illustration questions.
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CONTENTS
Clothing choice 3
Adapted clothing for people with disabilities 10
Optical illusions in clothing 12
Textiles 12
Entrepreneurship and planning for small-scale production 19
COSTING 26 -29
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Polypropylene A fibre with the lowest static build-up of all synthetic fibres.
Acetate A regenerated cellulose fibre with a rich silky appearance,
which is weak and non-absorbent.
Silk The queen of all fibres that requires special attention with care
because it tends to make watermarks.
Wool A natural protein fibre with excellent insulating properties
making it warm and comfortable to wear in winter
Cotton A natural cellulose fibre with good thermal conductivity that is
popular for summer clothing.
Sports wear The type of clothing that is specially designed for the specific
purpose of being strong and lightweight and thus allowing
comfortable movement.
Accessories Items like shoes, handbags and jewellery that complement
outfits.
Eco fashion Clothing production that is mindful of its environmental and
social effects.
Classic The personality type that prefers simple, elegant and timeless
styles.
Regenerated cellulose fibres
Leather
Natural protein fibres
Natural cellulose fibres
Synthetic fibres
Economic viability It's a business or idea that is successful or workable enough to
make a profit
Brand Name or symbol that identifies the garment as different from the
same product made by another manufacturer
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Sari Traditional garment worn by Indian girls and women; a very long
strip of brightly coloured cloth wrapped around the body
Resources Everything available to individuals to help them to achieve their
goals.
Quadriplegic A disabled person who is unable to do anything for him or
herself and depends on a wheelchair.
Thermal property | The property that determines how cool | warm a fabric is to
heat conduction wear.
Acrylic A synthetic fibre made to have all the good properties of wool.
Pleather A name used for synthetic leather
Fashion fad A style that catches on amongst a (large) group of people with
great enthusiasm and then disappears very quickly.
Something that has high demand but lasts for a very short time/
has a very short lifespan/ one season.
Do not iron Wash in cool
Tumble dry (at low Don't bleach
water/wash at
temperature).
40°C
Tumble dry (at Tumble dry (at high
Delicate wash
medium temperature).
Do not tumble dry
temperature).
Clothing choice
Study the scenarios below (A – D) @IMPAQ NOV 2020
@Juffrou_Ansie
CONSUMER STUDIES
GRADE 10
Term 3
2025
Previous exam papers were used to compile these notes: @IMPAQ SACAI NOV 2020 –
2022. DBE REVISION BOOKLET 2023 TERM 3 Grade 10. @IMPAQ TEST T3_2021. WCED
REVISION BOOKLET 2024 TERM 3
Some information is repeated; I want to show you the different ways the same information
is asked. I encourage you to answer the calculation/illustration questions.
For more Juffrou Ansie products, contact
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
CONTENTS
Clothing choice 3
Adapted clothing for people with disabilities 10
Optical illusions in clothing 12
Textiles 12
Entrepreneurship and planning for small-scale production 19
COSTING 26 -29
@Juffrou_Ansie
, 2
Polypropylene A fibre with the lowest static build-up of all synthetic fibres.
Acetate A regenerated cellulose fibre with a rich silky appearance,
which is weak and non-absorbent.
Silk The queen of all fibres that requires special attention with care
because it tends to make watermarks.
Wool A natural protein fibre with excellent insulating properties
making it warm and comfortable to wear in winter
Cotton A natural cellulose fibre with good thermal conductivity that is
popular for summer clothing.
Sports wear The type of clothing that is specially designed for the specific
purpose of being strong and lightweight and thus allowing
comfortable movement.
Accessories Items like shoes, handbags and jewellery that complement
outfits.
Eco fashion Clothing production that is mindful of its environmental and
social effects.
Classic The personality type that prefers simple, elegant and timeless
styles.
Regenerated cellulose fibres
Leather
Natural protein fibres
Natural cellulose fibres
Synthetic fibres
Economic viability It's a business or idea that is successful or workable enough to
make a profit
Brand Name or symbol that identifies the garment as different from the
same product made by another manufacturer
@Juffrou_Ansie
, 3
Sari Traditional garment worn by Indian girls and women; a very long
strip of brightly coloured cloth wrapped around the body
Resources Everything available to individuals to help them to achieve their
goals.
Quadriplegic A disabled person who is unable to do anything for him or
herself and depends on a wheelchair.
Thermal property | The property that determines how cool | warm a fabric is to
heat conduction wear.
Acrylic A synthetic fibre made to have all the good properties of wool.
Pleather A name used for synthetic leather
Fashion fad A style that catches on amongst a (large) group of people with
great enthusiasm and then disappears very quickly.
Something that has high demand but lasts for a very short time/
has a very short lifespan/ one season.
Do not iron Wash in cool
Tumble dry (at low Don't bleach
water/wash at
temperature).
40°C
Tumble dry (at Tumble dry (at high
Delicate wash
medium temperature).
Do not tumble dry
temperature).
Clothing choice
Study the scenarios below (A – D) @IMPAQ NOV 2020
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