Commercial Fabrics

Question 1

Name 5 or more Commercial Fabrics.

Answer 1

Lyocell, Tencel, Aramid, Kevlar, Nomex, Teflon, Gore-tex and Tactel Aquator.

Question 2

What is ‘Lyocell’?

Answer 2

Lyocell is the generic name for a high performance staple viscose fibre produced from renewable sources of wood pulp. Its an environmentally friendly process.

Question 3

What is ‘Tencel’?

Answer 3

Tencel is a high performance viscose fibre made from 100% regenerated cellulose fro trees in managed forests. Similar to Lyocell.

Question 4

What is ‘Aramid’?

Answer 4

This is a fabric which is high strength and heat resistant. Aramid is the name of a family of synthetic polymer fibres made from petrochemicals.

Question 5

What is ‘Kevlar’?

Answer 5

Kevlar is a fabric which is 5 times stronger than steel.

Question 6

What is ‘Nomex’?

Answer 6

Nomex is a flame retardent fabric.

Question 7

What is ‘Teflon’?

Answer 7

Teflon is a fabric care product which make fabrics wind proof, water proof, stain resistant, breathable and easy care.

Question 8

What is ‘Gore-tex’?

Answer 8

Gortex is a fabric which is breathable, waterproof and windproof.