This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify fibres, yarns, fabrics and textile materials and how they are used in the construction of garments and accessories and in textile production processes.The unit applies to a range of natural and synthetic materials, which may be used for knitted, woven, spun, tufted and non-woven products. While the unit relates to a comprehensive range of textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) materials, it may be contextualised to a sector or workplace. The unit applies to work conducted in all clothing design, production and merchandising, and textile production and finishing processes using fibres, yarns, fabrics and textiles. It may be conducted in small to large scale workplaces materials in all sectors of the TCF industr and may involve individual and team related activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.