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Three natural fibres are…

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Three natural fibres are COTTON, LINEN, and WOOL

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Three manmade fibres are…

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Three manmade fibres are NYLON, POLYPROPYLENE, and POLYESTER

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Two important textile treatments are…

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Two important textile treatments are FLAME RESISTANT, and POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE.

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Natural fibres require ____ processing than manmade fibres.

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Natural fibres require MORE processing than manmade fibres.

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Natural fibres require more processing than manmade fibres because…

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Natural fibres require more processing than manmade fibres because of their complex and varied raw forms.

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Two natural fibres than come from plants are…

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Two natural fibres than come from plants are COTTON and LINEN.

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The process of ginning natural fibres is…

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The process of ginning natural fibres is SEPARATING THE FIBRES FROM THE CHAFF.

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Plant based textiles need to be _________ rather than the shearing of animal based textiles.

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Plant based textiles need to be HARVESTED rather than the shearing of animal based textiles.

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Plant based textiles need to be harvested rather than the ________ of animal based textiles.

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Plant based textiles need to be harvested rather than the SHEARING of animal based textiles.

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Wool is processed through three stages:

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Wool is processed through three stages:
SHEARING AND CLEANING
CARDING
SPINNING

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Spinning textiles is the process of…

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Spinning textiles is the process of TWISTING AND JOINING FIBRES INTO THREAD OR YARN FORM.

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Carding textiles involves…

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Carding textiles involves COMBING AND DISENTANGLING RAW, NATURAL FIBRES.

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Textiles are spun (spinning) so that they can be…

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Textiles are spun (spinning) so that they can be more easily woven and threaded into textile products

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Cotton comes from…

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Cotton comes from FLUFFY SEED PODS OF THE COTTON PLANT.

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Cotton pods are _________, ______, and ______ before being treated for manufacturing.

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Cotton pods are COLLECTED, SORTED, and CLEANED before being treated for manufacturing.

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The properties of cotton textiles are…

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The properties of cotton textiles are PRODUCTS WHICH HOLD COLOUR AND DYE WELL.

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The working characteristics of cotton textiles are…

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The working characteristics of cotton textiles are STRONG AND DURABLE TEXTILE PRODUCTS.

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Cotton can be made into many textile fabrics, including:

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Cotton can be made into many textile fabrics, including:
DENIM
CALICO
FLANNELETTE
CORDUROY
DRILL WEAVE
POPLIN WEAVE
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Cotton textile products notably include…

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Cotton textile products notably include
JEANS
T-SHIRTS
FURNASHINGS
BEDDING
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Linen fibres are harvested from….

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Linen fibres are harvested from THE DRESSING OF THE FLAX STEMS.

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Linen dressing is the process of…

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Linen dressing is the process of STRIPPING FIBRES FROM THE FLAX PLANT USING A COMB OR THIN SLOT.

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The plant from which linen is harvested is…

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The plant from which linen is harvested is FLAX

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The properties of linen textiles are…

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The properties of linen textiles are VERY STRONG TEXTILE PRODUCTS.

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Linen textile products notably include:

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Linen textile products notably include
DRESSES
SUMMER SUITS
TROUSERS
HIGH USE TABLEWARE
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Wool textiles are made from fibres which have undergone the processes of _______, and ________.
Wool textiles are made from fibres which have undergone the processes of CARDING, and SPINNING.
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Wool can be made into textile fabrics which include:
Wool textiles products notably include: FELT FLANNEL GABARDINE
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Woollen textile products notably include:
Woollen textile products notably include: JUMPERS SUITS AND DRESSES CARPETS AND SOME FURNISHINGS
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Wool is naturally coated in _______ - a form of wax.
Wool is naturally coated in LANOLIN - a form of wax.
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The lanolin which naturally coats wool helps the fabric to better...
The lanolin which naturally coats wool helps the fabric to better INSULATE FROM TEMPERATURE CHANGE.
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Nylon has a chemical name: ________
Nylon has a chemical name: POLYAMIDE
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Nylon is made by through the process of a chemical ____________ reaction.
Nylon is made by through the process of a chemical CONDENSATION reaction.
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Nylon thread can be produced in ____ thicknesses during the productive chemical condensation reaction.
Nylon thread can be produced in MANY thicknesses during the productive chemical condensation reaction.
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The characteristics of Nylon fabrics are:
``` The characteristics of Nylon fabrics are: STRONG DURABLE INSULATING CREASE RESISTANT ```
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Notable textile products include:
``` Notable textile products include: LADIES TIGHTS OR STOCKINGS SPORTSWEAR UPHOLSTRY CARPETS ```
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Polypropylene textiles are produced from...
Polypropylene textiles are produced from OIL AND HYDROCARBONS
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Polyester textiles are produced from...
Polyester textiles are produced from OIL AND HYDROCARBONS
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The characteristics of polypropylene textiles are:
``` The characteristics of polypropylene are: STRONG DURABLE ELASTIC CREASE RESISTANT HEARDWEARING ```
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The properties of polypropylene textiles are:
The properties of polypropylene are: POOR HEAT RESISTANCE LIKELY TO SHINK WITH HEAT CAN SUSTAIN A FLAME IN SOME FORMS
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The characteristics or polyester textiles are:
``` The characteristics or polyester are: STRONG DURABLE ELASTIC CREASE RESISTANT ```
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The properties of polyester textiles are:
The properties of polypropylene are: POOR HEAT RESISTANCE LIKELY TO SHINK WITH HEAT CANNOT SUSTAIN A FLAME
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Is it polyester textiles or polypropylene textiles which are hardwearing?
Is it polyester textiles or polypropylene textiles which are hardwearing? POLYPROPYLENE
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Which textile can, in some forms, sustain a flame, polyester or polypropylene?
Which textile can, in some forms, sustain a flame, polyester or polypropylene? POLYPROPYLENE
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The most notable use of polyester textiles is in __________ products.
The most notable use of polyester textiles is in sportswear products.
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Polypropylene textiles products are hardwearing and notably include:
Polypropylene textiles products are hardwearing and notably include: CARPETS HIGH WEAR GARMENTS - E.G. LABOURERS TROUSERS / CARGO PANTS
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Textile products can be _________ ________ to be more flame retardant.
Textile products can be CHEMICALLY TREATED to be more flame retardant.
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Polyester, Kevlar and Nomex are _________ flame retardant.
Polyester, Kevlar and Nomex are NATURALLY flame retardant.
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Flame retardant treated cotton reacts __________ in high temperatures.
Flame retardant treated cotton reacts CHEMICALLY in high temperatures.
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The chemically treated, flame retardant cotton __________ any high temperature flame on the fabric.
The chemically treated, flame retardant cotton SUFFOCATE any high temperature flame on the fabric.
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The applications of flame resistant textiles include:
``` The applications of flame resistant textiles include: BUILDING INTERIORS CLOTHING FIRE BLANKETS ROLL MATS ```
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The textile PTFE stands for:
The textile PTFE stands for: | POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE
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The vast range of PTFE applications includes:
The vast range of PTFE applications includes: WATERPROOFING ADHESIVE TAPES RAIN JACKET REPAIRS
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The characteristics and properties of PTFE textiles are:
``` The characteristics of PTFE textiles are: EXTREMELY DURABLE Properties: CHEMICALLY RESISTANT WATERPROOF ```
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What is Wool harvested from?
Sheep
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How thick is Nylon Thread? | -F.W
There’s a wide range.
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Name a common flame-resistant material. | -F.W
Polyester.
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Which materials are crease-resistant? | -F.W
Most man-made ones.
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Which fibre comes from flax? | -F.W
Linen.
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What is felt made of? | -F.W
Wool.

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