Fabric Finishes Flashcards
1
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Physical Finishing
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Using a machine, the surface of the fabric is changed (brushing)
2
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Biological Finishing
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Uses bacteria or enzymes to attack the cellulose fibre, removing the short fibres and softening the fabric.
3
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Chemical Finishing
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Chemicals are applied to soften or remove scales from the fabric.
4
Q
Smart fabrics/ Smart materials
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Materials that can sense, read and just to changes in the environment.
5
Q
Technical Textiles
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Fabrics developed specifically for an end use, not for their aesthetics.
6
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E-fabrics
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Contain conductors or connectors such as silver. Can be used for wearable items of clothing.
7
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Thermochromic Materials
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Change colour in response to temperature change.
