Modern, Composite And Technical Textiles Flashcards

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State all the modern materials.

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Graphene
Metal foam
Liquid crystal display
Coated metals
Nano materials
Titanium

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What is graphene?

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Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms tightly bound in a hexagonal lattice.

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What are the properties of graphene?

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  • extremely lightweight
  • strong
  • Conducts heat and electricity
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What are metal foams?

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Metal foams are cellular structures made from metal containing gas filled pores.

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What are the properties of metal foam?

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  • strong
  • resist deformation
  • can be made into complex geometrical forms.
  • good heat resistance and sound absorbing qualities.
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What are the properties of coated metals?

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  • durable
  • reduced wear and tear.
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What are some examples of coated metals?

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Galvanised steel
Teflon
Anodising
Dip coating
Painting

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What are nano materials?

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Nanomaterials are materials or substances made at a very small scale.

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9
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What are nano materials being used in and for what reason?

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These materials are being used in electronics and the world of medicine to make textiles resistant to bacteria and extremely hydrophobic and neutralise bad odours.

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10
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What are the properties of liquid crystal display?

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  • Screens can be very small and lightweight
  • Bespoke monochrome layouts can be achieved
  • They have very low power consumption
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11
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What form is titanium used in?

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It is used in the form of an alloy.

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What are the properties of titanium?

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  • High strength to density ratio.
  • Excellent resistance to corrosion.
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What is a composite material?

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A material that combines the properties of two or more materials.

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14
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What are all the composite materials?

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  • Glass reinforced plastic (GRP)
  • Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CRP)
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15
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What is glass reinforce plastic (GRP)?

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Stands of glass mixed with polyester Resin

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16
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What are the properties of Glass reinforced plastic(GRP)?

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  • A strong mouldable material
  • Tough and waterproof
17
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What is carbon fibre reinforced plastic?

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Carbon fibre mixed with a polyester resin.

18
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What are the properties of carbon fibre reinforced plastic?

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Lightweight and very strong.

19
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State all of the technical textiles.

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  • Gore-Tex
  • Kevlar
  • Protective clothing
  • Microfibres
  • Fire resistant fabric
  • Conductive fabrics
20
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What is gore - tex?

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Gore-Tex is a special fabric membrane is waterproof yet breathable

21
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What are the properties of gore-tex?

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  • Highly durable and breathable
  • Waterproof
  • Windproof
22
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What is kevlar made out of?

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Plastic synthetic fibre

23
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What are the properties of kevlar?

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  • High Tensile Strength
  • Flexible and Lightweight
  • Can withstand extreme temperatures
24
Q

What are protective clothing used in?

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  • sports
  • medical
  • hazardous and industrial environments
25
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What are the properties of protective clothing?

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  • Chemical protection
  • Particulate filtration
  • Flame Resistance
  • Cur Resistance
    ● Outdoor protection & High visibility
26
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What are microfibres made of?

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Synthetic fibre

27
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What are the properties of microfibres?

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  • Breathable
  • Durable and crease resistant
  • Less than one dener thick that can be micro encapsulated.
28
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What are fire resistant materials made of?

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Plastic synthetic fibre

29
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What are the properties of fire resistant material?

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  • Higher level insulation
  • Added protection in extreme situations.
30
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What are the properties of fire resistant fabric?

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  • Withstands heat and resist burning.
  • Lightweight and durable.
31
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What are fire resistant materials used in?

A
  • Home furnishing
  • specialist clothing (welding overalls)