modern materials and components Flashcards
1
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describe polymers
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- plastic
- good insulators
- thermoplastics such as acrylic
- themrosets
2
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describe Blended textiles
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- mircrofibre
- fire blends
- modern micro fibre
3
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describe mircrofibre
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- polyester or nylon
- 60 to 100 times finner then human hair
- can be blended with synthetic or neutral fibres
- used for latching and outdoor pursuers and sportwear
4
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describe fibre blends
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- blending different fibres together produces yarns that have the combined ptorpties of each component fibre
- using fibre blends improves the appearance performance, comfort and after care of fabric
- polyester/ cotton blend: shirts are more easy care and crease resistant
- cotton/ Lycra blend: jeans and more comfortable, stretchy and fit better the cotton jeans
- Acrylic/ wool blend: trouser are less expensive
5
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describe modern microfibres
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- elastane (lycra) - always used in a blend with other fibres, used to make sportswear, body hugging clothes and bandages. It has good handle and easy care, low warmth and is absorbent
Tencel- ‘natural’ microfibre made from cellulose derived from wood pulp. used for shirt and jeans. It has a soft handle, good drape, is breathable, durable, create resistant, easy care and biodegradable. abostant and low warmth
6
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describe smart material
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materials that react to their external surroundings
- temrpeture, light, pressure or elcectiricy
7
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name some smart materials
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- shame mermrony alloys
- thermochormic materials
- photochromic matierasls
8
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how do modern materials benefit the designer ?
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- provudes new optimises to form shape and colour the new products
- allows designers to explore the use of new products and improve their work
9
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how do modern materials benefit the manufacturer ?
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- new multi functional product manufacturing
- modern materials that be easier to masnufacute in bulk
- less atierals required but still providing the same quaintly
10
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how do modern materials benefit the ocnsumer
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- wider range of prodcuts avalbile
- quality of porcus increasing customers satification
