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