Technical Textiles Flashcards
Give the two types of fibre
Natural - from plants or animals
Synthetic - manufactured from oil based chemicals
What are technical textiles
Materials and products that are manufactured for their technical and performance properties rather than their aesthetic characteristics
What are conductive fabrics
Fabrics which either have conductive fibres in them or conductive powders
Where van Fire-Resistant fabrics be used
Fire fighter’s suits, children’s night wear and furnishings.
Some have to have it by law
Give a brand name that makes fire resistant fabrics
Nomex
What does Nome do
It thickens when heated, therefore increasing the protection, while staying flexible so that it does not affect movement
Protects users form heat too
Breathable
Is Kevlar a strong material
Yes!
Tensile strength is 8x greater than steel wire
Give some properties of Kevlar
Does not melt, can withstand up to 450 degrees
Resist attack form many chemicals
Hight strength to weight ratio
What is Kevlar used for
Bullet proof vests
Helmets
Safety Masks
What is Gore-Tex
Designed to be waterproof yet breathable
How does Gore-Tex work
Contains a layer of plastic (Teflon) which has lots of tiny pores.
Each hole is too small for water droplets but big enough for sweat to pass through
What a
products are made of Gore-Tex
Waterproof Jackets
Walking boots
Trainers
What is a Microfibre
Is a very thin synthetic fibre.
Give some properties of Microfibres
Breathable
Durable
Crease resistant
Easy to care for
What are Microfibres used in
Sportswear and lingerie garments
