Textiles Flashcards
what are three examples of natural fibre?
cotton, linen and wool
what are properties of wool? (wool)
good heat insulator
absorbs water well
easily dyed and printed on
strong and hard wearing
what are 3 disadvantages of cotton?
creases easily
flammable
gets sun damaged
what are three uses of cotton?
sewing
clothing
denim
what are three advantages of linen?
withstands high temperatures
good insulator of heat
absorbs water well
what are four disadvantages of linen?
creases easily
difficult to dye
frays easily
expensive
what are 4 uses of linen?
shirts / blouses
lace
embroidery
bed linen
what are 4 advantages of wool?
warm
resilient
high absorbency
easily dyed
what are three disadvantages of wool?
shrinks when washed on high temp
easy to scorch
more expensive than synthetic options
what are three examples of man-made fibres?
nylon, polypropylene, polyester
what is cotton made of?
cotton plant
where is linen from
flax plant
where is wool from
animal fur e.g. sheep
what is nylon made from?
crude oil
what are four advantages of nylon?
abrasion resistant
a range of finishes can be created
very durable
light weight
what are three disadvantages of nylon?
low absorbency
can shrink
poor UV resistance
what are five uses of nylon?
clothing
carpets
parachutes/ umbrellas/ kites
rope
stockings
what are 5 advantages of polypropylene?
moth proof
light weight
abrasion resistant
chemical resistant
quick drying
what are three disadvantages of polypropylene?
cant be dyed once spun
needs to be dry cleaned
poor UV resistance
what are four uses of polypropylene?
ropes
luggage
table cloths
face masks
what are four advantages of polyester?
strong
resists rubbing
resists creasing and stretching
chemical, mould, rot and UV resistant.
what are four disadvantages of polyester?
non-absorbent
not warm
needs hot iron to remove creases
causes static electricity
what are 5 uses of polyester?
can be mixed with cotton for clothing
seat belts
pillow stuffing
sportswear
crease-free fabrics
why is there a growing need for treatment for fire resistance of textiles?
synthetic fibres are not as fire resistant and are being used more and more
what chemical is used to provide a protective coating against liquids?
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
