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Textiles Flashcards

1
Q

what are three examples of natural fibre?

A

cotton, linen and wool

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2
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what are properties of wool? (wool)

A

good heat insulator
absorbs water well
easily dyed and printed on
strong and hard wearing

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3
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what are 3 disadvantages of cotton?

A

creases easily
flammable
gets sun damaged

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4
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what are three uses of cotton?

A

sewing
clothing
denim

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5
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what are three advantages of linen?

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withstands high temperatures
good insulator of heat
absorbs water well

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6
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what are four disadvantages of linen?

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creases easily
difficult to dye
frays easily
expensive

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7
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what are 4 uses of linen?

A

shirts / blouses
lace
embroidery
bed linen

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8
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what are 4 advantages of wool?

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warm
resilient
high absorbency
easily dyed

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9
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what are three disadvantages of wool?

A

shrinks when washed on high temp
easy to scorch
more expensive than synthetic options

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10
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what are three examples of man-made fibres?

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nylon, polypropylene, polyester

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11
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what is cotton made of?

A

cotton plant

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12
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where is linen from

A

flax plant

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13
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where is wool from

A

animal fur e.g. sheep

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14
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what is nylon made from?

A

crude oil

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15
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what are four advantages of nylon?

A

abrasion resistant
a range of finishes can be created
very durable
light weight

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16
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what are three disadvantages of nylon?

A

low absorbency
can shrink
poor UV resistance

17
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what are five uses of nylon?

A

clothing
carpets
parachutes/ umbrellas/ kites
rope
stockings

18
Q

what are 5 advantages of polypropylene?

A

moth proof
light weight
abrasion resistant
chemical resistant
quick drying

19
Q

what are three disadvantages of polypropylene?

A

cant be dyed once spun
needs to be dry cleaned
poor UV resistance

20
Q

what are four uses of polypropylene?

A

ropes
luggage
table cloths
face masks

21
Q

what are four advantages of polyester?

A

strong
resists rubbing
resists creasing and stretching
chemical, mould, rot and UV resistant.

22
Q

what are four disadvantages of polyester?

A

non-absorbent
not warm
needs hot iron to remove creases
causes static electricity

23
Q

what are 5 uses of polyester?

A

can be mixed with cotton for clothing
seat belts
pillow stuffing
sportswear
crease-free fabrics

24
Q

why is there a growing need for treatment for fire resistance of textiles?

A

synthetic fibres are not as fire resistant and are being used more and more

25
Q

what chemical is used to provide a protective coating against liquids?

A

PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)

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