Textiles

Question 1

What are the two main types of textiles?

Answer 1

Natural fibres
Synthetic fibres

Question 2

Examples of natural polymers

Answer 2

Wool
Cotton
Linen

Question 3

Cotton properties

Answer 3

Breathable
Low elasticity
Creases
Absorbent (can hold 27 times its weight in water)
No static cling
Non allergenic

Question 4

Cotton uses

Answer 4

Clothing (as breathable)
Bedding
Towels

Question 5

Linen properties

Answer 5

Absorbent (can hold 20 times its weight in water)
Breathable
Light weight
Durable

Question 6

Linen uses

Answer 6

Bedding
Clothes such as suits dresses shorts and shirts
Tableware


Question 7

Wool properties

Answer 7

Good thermal insulator
Highly breathable
Good resistance to creasing
Good absorption
good flame resistant
low durability

Question 8

Wool uses

Answer 8

Homeware (rugs carpet etc)
Clothing
Active wear

Question 9

What is a natural fibre?

Answer 9

Either plant-based such as cotton and linen or animal fibre such as wool. Natural fibres can be recycled, why degrade and naturally re-occur

Question 10

What is a man-made fibre?

Answer 10

Do you not occur naturally, or synthetic and have been developed in a laboratory situation. They are made from polymers

Question 11

Examples of man-made fibres

Answer 11

Nylon
polypropylene
polyester

Question 12

Nylon properties

Answer 12

Does not absorb water
tear resistant
Does not crease
not breathable
creates static electricity
durable
good elasticity

Question 13

Nylon uses

Answer 13

Clothing
carpets
Sails
parachute canopies

Question 14

Poly propylene properties

Answer 14

Does not absorb moisture
highly durable
very lightweight
not very breathable

Question 15

Poly propylene uses

Answer 15

Sporting and active wear
Fleece style garments
thermals
ropes
carpet

Question 16

Polyester properties

Answer 16

Good elasticity
does not crease
durable
Poor moisture absorption
Resistant to pollutants, mould and UV
Can be blended with other fibres to enhance properties
Crease resistance and shape attention

Question 17

Polyester uses

Answer 17

Outer wear like jackets trousers
shirts
children’s clothing
bedding (if blended with cotton)
Upholstery
curtains

Question 18

What are the examples of textile treatments

Answer 18

Flame resistance and stain resistance

Question 19

What is flame resistance

Answer 19

Textiles can be treated by coating with a fire retardant, stiffening the textile. This can be used on products like sofas and chairs.

Alternatively they could be dipped in chemicals, the fire was absorbed the chemical solution which creates a barrier between the fibre and the flame.

The chemicals in fire retardant activated by heat which triggers a chemical reaction which automatically extinguish the flame before fire damage can occur.

Question 20

What is stain resistant

Answer 20

Treating a textile with PTFE makes them more resilient to liquid spills, soiling and grass stains.
When they are coated with PTFE very than later is created which prevents liquids and dirt from penetrating the textile fibres. This makes it easier to wipe clean

Question 21

Why is nylon suited for boat sails

Answer 21

Tear resistant (limits ripping from wind)
Low absorption so repels water
Not very breathable so will hold wind