Fibres And Fabrics Flashcards
What are synthetic fibres?
Man made fibres
What percentage of Synthetic Fibre is actually man made?
100%
Give one example of a piece of textile made from nylon.
‘Opaque’ tights
What are Regenerated fibres?
A mixture of natural and synthetic resources
What are the 3 natural ANIMAL fibres?
Silk, Wool (sheep) and Wool (hair)
Name 1 regenerated fibre.
Viscose
Name 2 natural PLANT fibres.
Cotton and Flax
What is Flax?
Linen fabric
How many countries is cotton produced in?
80
How many seeds does each cotton boll contain?
30 seeds
What does abrasion resistant mean?
That it can stand up to a lot of rubbing with our wearing away
What does tensile strength mean?
That it can take a lot of strain without ripping
What does washable mean?
That it is suitable to wash
What does boilable mean?
That it can be washed in hot conditions
What does non-fade mean?
That it can stand up to bright sunshine without the colours loosing their brightness
What does colour-fast mean?
That it can be washed without any of its colour coming out
What does non-shrink mean?
That it can be washed without shrinking
What does drip-dry mean?
That it can dry quickly and won’t need ironing
What does wind-proof mean?
That it can keep cold droughts out
What does being a thermal insulator mean?
That it can keep the warmth of your body in
What does being a thermal conductor mean?
That it can let the warmth of your body out
What does absorbent mean?
That it can soak up water or sweat
What does waterproof mean?
That it can keep moisture out completely
What does showerproof mean?
That it can keep small amounts of moisture out for a while
What does non-irritant mean?
That it is comfortable against sensitive skin
What does elastic mean?
That it can stretch easily and then go back to its original size
What does resilient mean?
That it can go back, eventually, to its original shape when it has been crushed
What does crease resistant mean?
That it can stay crisp and smooth all day
What does non-flammable mean?
That it can not catch fire or burn easily
What does thermoplastic mean?
That it can soften when heated, so can be permanently pleated; it may melt if pressed with a hot iron.
What does sunlight resistant mean?
That it can stay in bright sunlight for a long time without getting weaker
What does mothproof mean?
That it is not attractive to the clothes moth
What does rot-proof mean?
That it can’t be damaged by damp or sweat
What does bleach/chemical resistant mean?
That it won’t damage if mixed with bleach or chemicals
