Smart Fabric Finishes

Question 1

What are the three ways in which it can happen?

Answer 1

Embedded in fibre or fabric // thermochromic // photochromic

Question 2

What is embedded in fibre or fabric?

Answer 2

It reacts to pressure // gives off an aromatic scent // reduces body odour // can provide vitamins or reduce skin irritation

Question 3

What is embedded fabric used for?

Answer 3

Underwear // anti bacterial socks // medical textiles // outlast

Question 4

What is thermochromic?

Answer 4

Reacts to heat // dye can change colour in response to heat // lasts for 5-10 washes // gives off aromatic scent

Question 5

What can thermochromic fabric be used for?

Answer 5

Children’s clothes // sports clothing // fire fighters clothing

Question 6

What is photochromic fabric?

Answer 6

Reacts to light // smart pigments change colour in response to sunlight

Question 7

What is photochromic fabric used for?

Answer 7

T shirts // military clothing

Question 8

What is a smart finish?

Answer 8

Those that can react to the environment. Additives are added to microscopic bubbles which are then added to the fibres