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Fibres Flashcards

1
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Properties of cotton

A
  • cool
  • absorbent
  • dries slowly
  • soft handle
  • good drape
  • durable
  • creases easily
  • washable
  • ironable
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Uses of cotton

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  • T-shirts
  • jeans
  • towels
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3
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Properties of linen

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  • cool
  • absorbent
  • dries quickly
  • stiffer handle
  • good drape
  • durable
  • creases badly
  • washable
  • ironable
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4
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Uses of linen

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  • summer clothing
  • tea towels
  • table cloths
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5
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Properties of wool

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  • warm
  • absorbent
  • dries slowly
  • breathable
  • repels rain
  • soft or coarse handle
  • shrinks - dry clean
  • good drape
  • non durable
  • creases drop out
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6
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Uses of wool

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  • jumpers
  • suits
  • blankets
  • hats
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Properties of silk

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  • warm
  • absorbent
  • soft handle
  • good lustre
  • drapes well
  • durable
  • creases drop out
  • dry clean
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8
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Uses of silk

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  • evening wear

* ties

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9
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Properties of viscose

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  • low warmth
  • absorbent
  • dries slowly
  • soft handle
  • good drape
  • non durable
  • creases easily
  • washable
  • ironable
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10
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Uses of viscose

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  • shirts
  • dresses
  • linings
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Properties of acrylic

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  • warm
  • non absorbent
  • dries quickly
  • stiffer handle
  • good drape
  • durable
  • crease resistant
  • easy care
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Uses of acrylic

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  • jumpers
  • fleece jackets
  • blankets
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Properties of Nylon (Tactel)

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  • warm
  • absorbent
  • dries slowly
  • breathable
  • repels rain
  • shrinks - dry clean
  • good drape
  • durable
  • creases drop out
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14
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Uses of nylon (Tactel)

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  • active sportswear
  • fleece jackets
  • socks
  • seat belts
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Properties of polyester

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  • low warmth
  • non absorbent
  • dries quickly
  • soft handle
  • good stable
  • very durable
  • crease resistant
  • easy care
  • recyclable
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16
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Uses of polyester

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  • raincoats
  • fleece jackets
  • children’s nightwear
  • medical textiles
17
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Properties of microfibres

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Polyester/Nylon
• very fine
• blends with other fibres

Thermoplastic polyester/Nylon
• heat-treated creates coils/crimps/loops
• stretchy
• warm

18
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Uses of microfibres

A

Polyester/Nylon
• outdoor clothing
• active sportswear

Thermoplastic polyester/nylon
• underwear
• sportswear
• knitwear
• carpets
19
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Properties and uses of polyester/cotton blends

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  • more easy care
  • more crease resistant

• shirts

20
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Properties and uses of cotton/Lycra blends

A
  • more comfortable
  • more stretchy
  • better fit

• jeans

21
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Properties and uses of acrylic/wool blends

A
  • less expensive

* trousers

22
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Properties of blended elastane (Lycra)

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  • good handle
  • good drape
  • durable
  • crease resistant
  • stretchy
  • more comfortable
  • easy care
  • low warmth
  • absorbent
23
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Uses of blended elastane (Lycra)

A
  • sportswear
  • body hugging clothes
  • bandages
24
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Properties of blended tencel

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  • soft handle
  • good drape
  • breathable
  • durable
  • crease resistant
  • easy care
  • biodegradable
  • absorbent
  • low warmth
25
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Uses of blended tencel

A
  • shirts

* jeans

26
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General properties of fibre blends

A
  • improved appearance
  • improved performance
  • more comfortable
  • easier to care for
  • reduces cost
27
Q

What are the 3 stages textiles materials are made in?

A
  • spinning - fibres are spun into yarns
  • weaving/knitting - yarns become fabrics
  • finishing - fabrics are finished to make them more useful
28
Q

What are the natural fibres?

A
  • cotton
  • linen
  • wool
  • silk
29
Q

What are the synthetic fibres?

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  • Viscose
  • acrylic
  • Nylon
  • Polyester
30
Q

Why are synthetic fibres (and silk) not usually spun into yarn?

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They are continuous filament fibres. This makes them long, meaning they do not need to be spun into yarn

31
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Why do most natural fibres need to be spun into yarn?

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They have staple fibres. This means the fibres are short and need to be spun to make them longer

32
Q

Where does cotton come from?

A

The cotton plant

33
Q

Where does linen come from?

A

Te flax plant

34
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Where does wool come from?

A

Animals (sheep)

35
Q

Where does silk come from?

A

Silkworms

36
Q

Where does viscose come from?

A

Pine trees
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Petrochemicals

37
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Where does acrylic nylon and polyester come from

A

Fossil fuels

Oil and coal

AQA GCSE Textiles (2 decks)

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