Specialist technical principles: Textiles Flashcards
Name 6 Rs
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Rethink, Repair, Refuse
Extract metal ores and minerals
Mining
Large controlled explosions used. Loudband energy consuming
Extract oil and natural gases
Drilling
Leaks can occur, carbon footprint, non renewable resources
Timber
Deforestation
Destroys animals homes, less trees more co2, loose biodiversity
Plants and animlas
Farming
Cause pesticides, harm animals and environment
Wool production
Shearing, cleaning, carding to produce silvers, spinning
Silk production
Silk worms cocoons, steaming, unwinding fires, spinning
Cotton production
Harvesting, ginning, cleaning, carding to produce silvers, spinning
Polyester/acrylic production
Dilling and extracting crude oil, polymerisation, extrusion, through spinneret, spinning
Prototype and one off production
Bespoke, made to measure
Batch production
Flexible machinery, specific quantity of same product
Mass production
Large volumes, automated machinery. Assembly line , standard components
Continuous production
Meet constant demand 24h
Sportwear made from?
Polyester-resistant abrasion, strong, does quickly
Elastine- stretchy, absorbent, moisture wicking
Polyamide aka nylon: insulator, warm, easy to wash
Furnishing made from
Cotton: abrasion resistant
Acrylic: software, warm, retains colour, resistant to fading
Wool:strong and warm
Finishes
Flame retardant- soft, cheap production and can wash out
Stain protection: stop create and dirt from penetrating fabric
Rot proofing: stop mildew fungus
Water-resistant- nylon finish
Lamination
Adds waterproof and protection
Zips
Secure fastening, easily usable, lay flat, can be washed, hard wearing