Fibres Flashcards
What are the properties and end uses of wool?
Breathable, soft, good drape, crease resistance, good insulator, durable
Blankets, suits, felt, jumpers
What is Kevlar?
Bulletproof
What are the properties and end uses of linen?
Strong, durable, smooth, good drape, absorbent, creates easily
Linen, tablecloths, skirts, shirts, suits
What are the properties and end uses of Ramine?
Strong, holds shape, absorbent, easy dye
Kitchen and table cloths, belts and ribbon
What are the properties and end uses of cotton?
Absorbent, breathable, drapes well, strong, durable, creases easily
Shirts, underwear, trousers and jeans, curtains and towels
What are the properties and end uses of silk?
Smooth, soft handle, good drape, elastic,
Evening wear, underwear
What is a regenerated fibre?
Natural and chemical eg woodpulp
What are the properties and end uses of modal?
Absorbs more than cotton, breathable, soft handle, drapes well,
Socks, jumpers, nightwear, sports and active wear, soft denim
What are the properties and end uses of acetate?
Low absorbency, breathable, soft, good drape, low warmth, inexpensive
Silk type fabrics, micro fibre performance fabrics
What are the properties and end uses of viscose?
Absorbent, non static, breathable, low warmth, lower strength than cotton
Curtains, lining, dresses, lingerie
What are synthetic fibres made from?
Chemicals
What’s the trade name for polyamide?
Nylon
What are the properties and end uses of nylon?
Inexpensive, non absorbent, prone to static, strong, durable, easy care, soft, good drape, thermoplastic
Carpets, curtains, nightwear, tents, active wear, fleece
Polyester properties and end uses?
Cheap, non absorbent, cool, strong, durable, hudrophobic, easy care, light weight, good drape, soft, elasticity is good, good heat retention
Furnishings, carpets, lining, school wear, sewing threads, upholstery
What are the trade names for elastase?
Spandex and Lycra
Properties and end uses of elastane?
Stretchy, lightweight, good stretch retention, durable
Sports wear and clothes
Acrylic properties and end uses?
Fast drying, soft wool like handle, good drape, creases easily,
Blankets, curtains, fur and fleece
Trevor’s properties and end uses?
Low pill, anti bacterial finishes
Hygiene, medical textiles, bedding, work wear
Tactel properties and end uses?
Strength, lightweight, easy care, breathable
Socks and underwear
PVC?
Poly vinyl chloride
end uses of PVC?
Thermal insulation, underwear and sports wear, leather imitation,
Microfibres use?
Wind and water repellant,
Trousers and tie, silk like garments, evening wear, rain wear
What is micro-encapsulation?
Where tiny particles are trapped between the fibres, when try are crushed they release the scent, mosquito repellant, or anti-bacterial
What is thermochromatic?
The colour changes with heat, could be used on baby grows to monitor the baby’s temperature
What is smart textiles?
A fabric that adapts to its environment
