Fibre Contents Flashcards
What are the properties of Soya Bean?
Renewable Absorbs Moisture Filament Luxurious Soft Smooth Light Good Drape Mixes with other fibres
What are the properties of Bamboo?
Antibacterial Sustainable Biodegradable Wicks away moisture Comfortable Absorbent Soft Smooth Clothing Mixes with hemp, cotton, silk Clothing Towels
What are the properties of Milk Fibre?
Expensive as little is produced Durable Smooth Soft Comfortable Retains shape Socks Flannels Knitwear
What are the properties of Cotton?
Wash and Iron Durable Absorbent Creases Easily Sustainable Flammable Good Drape Soft Handle Towels T-shirts
What are the trade names of Cotton?
Denim Drill Courdrouy Calico Poplin Velvet
What are the properties of Linen?
Absorbent Creases badly Breathable Durable Wash and Iron Good drape Dull lustre Fresh and cool to wear Stiffer Handle
What are the trade names of Linen?
Huckabuck
Duck
What are the properties of Wool?
Creases drop out Absorbent Breathable Can shrink Natural elasticity Repels rain Durable Good drape and handle
What are the trade names of Wool?
Lambswool Superwash Merino Gaberdine Felt Tweed
What are the properties of Silk?
Weaker when wet Can snag Absorbent Creases Easily Durable Dry clean Soft handle and good drape Cool and warm to wear
What are the trade names of Silk?
Duchess Dupion Organza Taffeta Chiffon Crepe
Where do Cotton, Linen, Wool and Silk come from?
Silk worm, cotton plant, flax plant and sheep
What are the properties of Milk fibres?
Expensive Durable Comfortable Soft Smooth Retains shape Socks Flannels Knitwear
What are the properties of Sweet Corn fibre?
Biodegrable Good Wickability Strong Lightweight Comfortable Clothing Bedding Thermoplastic
What are the properties of Acryclic?
Warm to wear Crease Resistant Non absorbent Burns then melts Durable Weaker when wet Good drape easy to care for Stiffer Handle Courdelle Amicor
What are the properties of Polyamide?
Absorbent durable Breathable Good drape Repels Rain Coarse handle dry clean Can shrink
What are Polyamides trade names?
Tactel
Nylon
Tactel micro
Aramids like Kevlar and Nomex
What are the properties of Polyester?
Non absorbent Strong when wet Crease resistant Durable Breathable Low warmth Good drape Soft handle Versatile
What are the properties of Elastane?
2-5% blend Natural elasticity Crease resistant Lightweight Strong Poor absorbency Resists sunlight
Why do you blend Elastane with clothes?
Make them more comfortable
What are the trade names of Elastane?
Spandex
Lycra
What are the trade names of polyester?
Finesse Trevira Miratec Dracon Polyester fleece Terylene
What are the properties of Viscose?
Low Warmth Not absorbent Absorbent Wash and Iron Creases easily Soft handle & good drape Versatile
What is viscose made from?
Wood pulp and caustic soda
Pinetrees and chemicals
What are the properties of Acetate?
Creases easily Absorbent Durable Breathable Easy Care Good Drape Stiffer Handle Lusturous
What are the properties of tencel & lyocell?
Soft Absorbent Resistant to wrinkles Strong wet or dry Washed any way Dyed easily Drapes well Stimulates leather
What are the properties of Rayon?
Dyes easily Not durable or elastic Poor insulator Comfortable Versatile Intimates natural fibres
