1.1- material physical properties

Question 1

tensile strength:

Answer 1

the ability to resist breaking under tension

Question 2

abrasion resistance:

Answer 2

the ability to resist surface wear and tear caused by friction or touching another material

Question 3

elasticity/ crease resistance:

Answer 3

the ability to be deformed and then go back to it’s original shape when the force is removed

Question 4

absorbency:

Answer 4

the ability to absorb liquids

Question 5

easy care:

Answer 5

the ability to maintain optimum appearance no matter what happens to it- e.g several washes

Question 6

colour fastness:

Answer 6

the ability to retain dye during the manufacturing process. when washed or exposed to sunlight

Question 7

electrostatic charge:

Answer 7

the ability for static electricity to develop in fibres under very dry conditions

Question 8

corrosive solvent resistance:

Answer 8

the ability to withstand attack and decay from substances such as chlorine and bleach

Question 9

micro-organism and insect resistance:

Answer 9

the ability to withstand attack and decay from insects such as moths and micro-organisms such as bacteria

Question 10

flammability:

Answer 10

the ability to burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion

Question 11

thermoplasticity:

Answer 11

the ability to become mouldable/flexible when heated, enabling textures and creases to be set and retained once cool.

Question 12

formability:

Answer 12

the ability to manipulate and deform fabrics without damaging them

Question 13

what does ‘handle’ evaluate?

Answer 13

how the fabric behaves, performs or feels when it is touched

Question 14

what is drape?

Answer 14

the way in which the fabric hangs

Question 15

what is lustre?

Answer 15

the material’s ability to reflect light from it’s surface so that it appears shiny