Science &Textiles

New Fibres & Fabrics
1. examples
  1. Kevlar
  2. Nomex
  3. Tencel
  4. Fastskin
Microfibres
1. synthetic
  1. Polyester
  2. Polyamide
2. 100 times thinner than human hair
3. woven, knitted or bonded
  1. Woven tightly to stop water droplets penetrating but let vapour escape
4. expensive
Micro - encapsulation
1. chemicals in fibres
  1. antibacterial socks
  2. scented lingerie
2. tiny droplet of chemical coated in a shell
Laminated Fabrics
1. two or more different layers
2. improve fabric properties
3. Goretex
  1. Waterproof & breathable
  2. outdoor clothing
  3. made by laminating this membrane between an inner & outer layer.
Conductive Fabrics
1. integrated electronics
2. Conduct through; fibres or coatings
3. washable switches
  1. control phones
Smart Fabrics
1. Thermochromic
2. Photochromic
3. Hydrochromic
Nanomaterials
1. The future
2. Fibres that have been modified using nanotechnology
3. Carbon or synthetic firbres
4. Currently used for antibacterial fabrics

Resource summary

	Created by Nicola Lees almost 10 years ago