textiles

Question 1

natural fibres

Answer 1

either plant based, can be recycled, will biodegrade and naturally reoccur

Question 2

types of natural fibres

Answer 2

cotton wool linenn

Question 3

cotton

Answer 3

Good absorption, breathable, low elasticity, non allergenic, tendency to crease, no static client, hold up to 27 times its own weight in water

coloured and non coloured clothing

Question 4

linen

Answer 4

good absorbency, can hold up to 20x its own weight, breathable, high durability, lightweight

bedding, clothing, cushions etc

Question 5

wool

Answer 5

good thermal insulator, high breathability, good resistance to creasing, good absorption, some elasticity, good flame resistance, low durability

homewares such as rugs curtains carpets etc

Question 6

manmade fibres

Answer 6

do not occur naturally, synthetic developed in lab situation

from polymers

nylon, polypropylene, polyester

Question 7

nylon

Answer 7

doesn’t absorb water, very durable, good elasticity, good tear resistance, doesn’t crease, not very breathable, static electricity

clothing, carpets, sails

Question 8

polypropylene

Answer 8

doesn’t absorb moisture, high durability, very lightweight, not very breathable

sporting, activewear, carpet

Question 9

polyester

Answer 9

good elasticity, crease resistance, very durable, poor moisture absorption, quick drying

outwear, upholstery

Question 10

textile treatments

Answer 10

to enhance properties, flame resistance and stain resistance

flame resistance - coated with a fire retardant stiffens the texture OR dipped in chemicals to create barrier which are activated by heat to trigger a chemical reaction to extinguish fire

stain resistance - treated with PTFE to make them resistant to spills, thin barrier created to easy to wipe