Glossary

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technical textile

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products manufactured for non-aethestic purposes is primary criterion

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Gore Tex

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fabrics created by laminating gore tex membrane - seal them with a waterproof solution and breathable material

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reflective textiles

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use technology known as retro reflection occurs when list rays are returns in direction from where they came from

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UV protective

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fabrics treated with UV to enhance UV blocking capacity

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combinations

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modern textile products use fabrics with a combination of properties

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interactive fabrics

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incorporates electronics that are reactivated by power e.g. heated gloves

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Smart fabrics

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able to react to changes in environment without human intervention e.g. light and temp

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thermo-chromic

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• heat sensitive
• ability to change colour in response to temp
• e.g. child’s cot to see if they are at a correct temp

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micro encapsulated

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• fabrics that have a need

- e.g. socks that help reduce odour

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photo luminescent

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• glow in the dark
• absorb and store light
• some not safe for kids

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absorbent fabrics

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absorb moisture

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biodegradable

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can be broken down by bacteria

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blended yarn

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yarn made by 2 or more tips of fibres

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bonded fabric

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non-woven fabric made from fibres held together

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fibre

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thin hair like strand

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microfibres

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thin synthetic fibres

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mixed fabric

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more than 1 type of yarn

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regenerated fibres

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made form natural materials that are treated with chemicals to produce fibres

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resist

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something which prevents dye reaching parts of a fabric

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staple fibre

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short lengths of fibre

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woven fabric

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fabric made by interlacing 2 sets of yarn together

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sustainable

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used without causing permanent harm to world

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yarn

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thread made by twisting fibres together

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synthetic

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something that is man made