Textiles Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
What are natural polymers?
A
Come from plants
2
Q
Name 4 natural polymers?
A
Cotton
Linen
Silk
Wool
3
Q
Give 3 properties of Cotton?
A
Absorbent
Hardwearing
Smooth
4
Q
Give 3 properties of Linen?
A
Strong
Absorbent
Hardwearing
5
Q
Give 3 properties of Silk?
A
Absorbent
Comfortable
Good feel
6
Q
Give 3 properties of Wool?
A
Warm
Absorbent
Elastic
7
Q
What are manufactured polymers?
A
Polyester
Nylon
Lycra
Polypropylene
8
Q
Give 3 properties of Polyester?
A
Strong
Hardwearing
Flame res
9
Q
Give 3 properties of Nylon?
A
Strong
Hardwearing
Elastic
10
Q
Give 3 properties of Lycra?
A
Strong
Elastic
Hardwearing
11
Q
Give 3 properties of Polypropylene?
A
Strong
Non absorbent
Hardwearing
12
Q
What pattern does Twill weave create?
A
Diagonal pattern