Smart And Modern Materials

Question 1

What are smart materials?

Answer 1

Materials that can sense and react to the environmental conditions and are produced to perform a particular function.

Question 2

What are some examples of smart fabrics?

Answer 2

• tights impregnated with moisture or vitamins.
• wrinkle free fabrics or garments.
• sanitised fabrics for sportswear.

Question 3

What are interactive textiles ?

Answer 3

Includes a circuit and micro chip in a fabric so that it can act like a computer or store energy.

Question 4

What are some examples of interactive textiles ?

Answer 4

• hats and gloves that generate power through movement and then produce energy to keep the wearer warm.
• fibre optics woven into fabrics act as radios or MP3 players.
• lights incorporated into clothing for safety purposes.

Question 5

What is micro encapsulation?

Answer 5

A smell is contained in fibres.

The smell is released when the patch is scratched.

Question 6

What is Kevlar?

Answer 6

An incredibly strong material which is 5 times stronger than steel.
Used for bullet proof vests and other protective garments.

Question 7

What is Polartec?

Answer 7

A biodegradable polyester fabric made from recycled plastic bottles.
It is warm, lightweight, breathable and is often used to make fleece fabric.

Question 8

What is Nomex?

Answer 8

A heat proof fabric which is used to make garments for fire fighters, astronauts and racing car drivers.

Question 9

What is Neoprene?

Answer 9

Used for wetsuits and sportswear.
It’s made from synthetic rubber and resists water and is also soft and warm.
It is environmentally friendly as it can be recycled.