Microfibres

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GCSE Textiles (New & Modern Materials) Mind Map on Microfibres, created by Nicola Lees on 04/03/2015.
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Microfibres
  1. Tiny & thin. They can be 100 times thinner than human hair.
    1. Usually synthetic: Polyester & Polyamide
      1. Versatile
        1. Woven
          1. Knitted
            1. Bonded
            2. Properties
              1. Expensive
                1. Blended with Cotton, Linen & Silk to reduce costs.
                2. Soft & comfortable
                  1. Wear well
                    1. Drape well
                    2. Examples
                      1. Sportswear
                        1. tights
                          1. underwear
                            1. Outdoor clothing
                              1. GORE-TEX
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