chapter 13 performance, technical & smart textiles

Question 1

Three categories in moisture management

Answer 1

Moisture transport
Waterproof, windproof, and breathability
Thermal comfort

Question 2

Moisture Transport

Answer 2

Textiles that have the ability to move moisture away from skin, and through next layer of clothing

Question 3

Waterproof, Windproof, and Breathable Fabrics

Answer 3

keep dry in the rain. Breathability in waterproof material depends on:
Structure
Effect of Temperature and Humidity

Question 4

Thermal Comfort

Answer 4

The interaction of the garment and body’s temperature controlPrinciples of Fabric and Garment Insulation:
Dead Air
Wetness
Resilience

Question 5

Special insulation materials:

Answer 5

Outerwear fabrics
Down feathers
Battings

Question 6

Technical and Industrial Textiles

Answer 6

Textiles engineered to meet special requirements
Technical textiles market made up of organizational customers
Sales of industrial fabrics based on specifications and performance tests

Question 7

Specialty Fibers

Answer 7

CORDURA nylon
Kevlar fiber
Nomex fiber
Carbon fibers
Sulfar fibers
PBI fiber

Question 8

Protective Garments

Answer 8

There is protective gear for people in hazardous jobs
Garment characteristics:
Thermal resistance – flame and heat resistant
Resistance to penetration – resistance to chemicals and biological organisms

Question 9

Geotextiles

Answer 9

Products made of textiles used in construction and civil engineering applications
Nonwoven fabrics can be used for:
Drainage
Filtration
Reinforcement
Separation
Protection
Moisture Barrier

Question 10

Medical Textiles

Answer 10

Many textile products are now developed for medical applications
Medical textiles need biocompatibility with the human body

Question 11

Narrow Fabrics

Answer 11

Narrow fabrics have experienced an upswing in usage
Include both elastic and non-elastic materials
Narrow fabrics include:
Ribbons
Safety belts for automobiles
Medical bandages
Labels
Webbing for cargo control
Carpet-edge tapes

Question 12

Reflective Safety Apparel

Answer 12

Reflective materials are applied to the fabric surface
Result is often a less fashionable garment
Also makes it harder to clean
Converting reflective material into yarn reduces both of these issues

Question 13

Ultrasonic Sound Technology

Answer 13

Sound at high intensity and frequency
Typically above the human hearing range
Fabrics in ultrasonic bonding contain at least 65 percent thermoplastic fibers

Question 14

Growth

Answer 14

Lots of opportunity for growth in industrial fabrics
Specialty fabrics for protective clothing
Specialty fibers in fiber optics

Question 15

Trade Association

Answer 15

Industrial Fabrics Association International represents technical and industrial fabric manufacturers
IFAI programs:
Public relations for the industry
Sponsorship of production
Technical seminars
Publication of market reports and periodicals

Question 16

Smart Textiles

Answer 16

Considered the next step in the evolution of textiles
respond, and adjust to:
Pressure
Temperature
Electrical charge
Chemical and biological agents

Question 17

Smart Fabrics using Nanotechnology

Answer 17

the science of manipulating molecular structures
Manipulates fibers to be water and stain repellant
Moving toward medical, automotive, and industrial applications

Question 18

negatives of nanotechnology field

Answer 18

No agreed-upon terminology
No agreed-upon protocols for toxicity
Existing test methods may not be suitable for nanoscale devices
No standardized protocols for evaluation environmental impact

Question 19

Plastics

Answer 19

Manufactured material consisting of polymers

Question 20

Leather

Answer 20

Leather is the skin of an animal, bird, or reptile