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Fabrics Flashcards

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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Wool

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Wool:

  • warm + absorbent
  • socks + jumpers
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Cotton

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Cotton:

  • cool + durable
  • summer dresses + shirts
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Silk

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Silk:

  • strong + absorbent
  • dresses + ties
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Linen

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Linen:

  • strong + cool
  • bedding + summer trousers
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Nylon

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Nylon:

  • strong + elastic
  • tights + dog collars
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Polyester

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Polyester:

  • strong + elastic
  • lining + skirts
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Acrylic

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Acrylic:

  • warm + elastic
  • jumpers + bedding
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Elastane

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Elastane:

  • crease resistant + elastic
  • sports wear + jeans
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the SMART material: Photochromic

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Photochromic:

  • Smart dye in the fabric changes colour with light
  • T-shirts + Military Clothing
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the SMART material: Thermochromic

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Thermochromic:

  • Smart dye in the fabric changes colour with heat intensity
  • Sports + Firemen’s Clothing
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the SMART material: Shape Memory Alloys

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Shape Memory Alloys

  • When heated turns back to original shape
  • Lightweight
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the MODERN material: Microfibre

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Microfibre:

  • Lightweight + Soft
  • Raincoats + Sports wear
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the MODERN material: Gore-Tex

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Gore-Tex:

  • Breathable + Waterproof
  • All Weather Jackets + Shoes
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Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the MODERN material: Teflon

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Teflon:

  • Heat pressed sheets that are fire/heat resistant
  • Firemens Jackets + Heat Proof Mats
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Name a REGENERATED fabric

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Vicose

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How are REGENERATED fabrics made?

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Dissolved cellulose area of plant fibre/wood pulp in chemicals, then made into fabric

17
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Define natural fabric.

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Fibres produced by animals or plants.

18
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Define synthetic fabric.

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Fabric made using man-made fibres.

Textiles GCSE (2 decks)

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