Smart / Modern Textiles Flashcards
what are smart materials?
they are materials that sense and react to changes in the environment without human intervention
what are glow in the dark pigments do?
Phosphorescent pigments absorb energy and release this energy in the form of light so glow in the dark.
what are phosphorecent pigments used in?
glow in the dark paint
what do UV reactive products do?
they change colour when exposed to UV light and returns to normal when away from it
what are UV reactive products used in?
summer garments to indicate strength of UV rays -especially good for children’s clothes
what do thermochromic dyes do and what are they used for?
they change colour with heat, used for fun items such as kid’s play mats and t-shirts
list 3 smart materials
thermochromic, photochromic, nanomaterials
What are technical materials?
they are materials that are created for their performance rather than how they look
what sorts of things are technical materials used in?
clothing, medical care, transport, sports and buildings
how is a speedo fatskin improve perfomance in water?
mimics shark skin to help swim faster
‘teeth’ on fabric help channel water increasing speed of swimmer
seams follow muscle groups to help get a close fit
what do reflective and fluorescent fabrics do and what are they used on?
small beads or prisms reflect beads of light
used on outdoor safety wear
what is kevlar made from and what is it used in?
very strong man-made fibres meaning it is resistant to abrasion
used in bullet proof vests and clothing for motorcyclists
