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Textiles Flashcards

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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
25
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Wool textiles are made from fibres which have undergone the processes of _______, and ________.

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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:

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Wool textiles products notably include:
FELT
FLANNEL
GABARDINE

27
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Woollen textile products notably include:

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Woollen textile products notably include:
JUMPERS
SUITS AND DRESSES
CARPETS AND SOME FURNISHINGS

28
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Wool is naturally coated in _______ - a form of wax.

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Wool is naturally coated in LANOLIN - a form of wax.

29
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The lanolin which naturally coats wool helps the fabric to better…

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The lanolin which naturally coats wool helps the fabric to better INSULATE FROM TEMPERATURE CHANGE.

30
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Nylon has a chemical name: ________

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Nylon has a chemical name: POLYAMIDE

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Nylon is made by through the process of a chemical ____________ reaction.

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Nylon is made by through the process of a chemical CONDENSATION reaction.

32
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Nylon thread can be produced in ____ thicknesses during the productive chemical condensation reaction.

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Nylon thread can be produced in MANY thicknesses during the productive chemical condensation reaction.

33
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The characteristics of Nylon fabrics are:

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The characteristics of Nylon fabrics are:
STRONG
DURABLE
INSULATING
CREASE RESISTANT
34
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Notable textile products include:

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Notable textile products include:
LADIES TIGHTS OR STOCKINGS
SPORTSWEAR
UPHOLSTRY
CARPETS
35
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Polypropylene textiles are produced from…

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Polypropylene textiles are produced from OIL AND HYDROCARBONS

36
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Polyester textiles are produced from…

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Polyester textiles are produced from OIL AND HYDROCARBONS

37
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The characteristics of polypropylene textiles are:

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The characteristics of polypropylene are:
STRONG
DURABLE
ELASTIC
CREASE RESISTANT
HEARDWEARING
38
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The properties of polypropylene textiles are:

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The properties of polypropylene are:
POOR HEAT RESISTANCE
LIKELY TO SHINK WITH HEAT
CAN SUSTAIN A FLAME IN SOME FORMS

39
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The characteristics or polyester textiles are:

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The characteristics or polyester are:
STRONG
DURABLE
ELASTIC
CREASE RESISTANT
40
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The properties of polyester textiles are:

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The properties of polypropylene are:
POOR HEAT RESISTANCE
LIKELY TO SHINK WITH HEAT
CANNOT SUSTAIN A FLAME

41
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Is it polyester textiles or polypropylene textiles which are hardwearing?

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Is it polyester textiles or polypropylene textiles which are hardwearing? POLYPROPYLENE

42
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Which textile can, in some forms, sustain a flame, polyester or polypropylene?

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Which textile can, in some forms, sustain a flame, polyester or polypropylene? POLYPROPYLENE

43
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The most notable use of polyester textiles is in __________ products.

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The most notable use of polyester textiles is in sportswear products.

44
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Polypropylene textiles products are hardwearing and notably include:

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Polypropylene textiles products are hardwearing and notably include:
CARPETS
HIGH WEAR GARMENTS - E.G. LABOURERS TROUSERS / CARGO PANTS

45
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Textile products can be _________ ________ to be more flame retardant.

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Textile products can be CHEMICALLY TREATED to be more flame retardant.

46
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Polyester, Kevlar and Nomex are _________ flame retardant.

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Polyester, Kevlar and Nomex are NATURALLY flame retardant.

47
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Flame retardant treated cotton reacts __________ in high temperatures.

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Flame retardant treated cotton reacts CHEMICALLY in high temperatures.

48
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The chemically treated, flame retardant cotton __________ any high temperature flame on the fabric.

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The chemically treated, flame retardant cotton SUFFOCATE any high temperature flame on the fabric.

49
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The applications of flame resistant textiles include:

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The applications of flame resistant textiles include:
BUILDING INTERIORS
CLOTHING
FIRE BLANKETS
ROLL MATS
50
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The textile PTFE stands for:

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The textile PTFE stands for:

POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE

51
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The vast range of PTFE applications includes:

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The vast range of PTFE applications includes:
WATERPROOFING
ADHESIVE TAPES
RAIN JACKET REPAIRS

52
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The characteristics and properties of PTFE textiles are:

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The characteristics of PTFE textiles are:
EXTREMELY DURABLE
Properties:
CHEMICALLY RESISTANT
WATERPROOF
53
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What is Wool harvested from?

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Sheep

54
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How thick is Nylon Thread?

-F.W

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There’s a wide range.

55
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Name a common flame-resistant material.

-F.W

A

Polyester.

56
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Which materials are crease-resistant?

-F.W

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Most man-made ones.

57
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Which fibre comes from flax?

-F.W

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Linen.

58
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What is felt made of?

-F.W

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Wool.

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