Biomimetics

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GCSE Textiles (New & Modern Materials) Mind Map on Biomimetics, created by Nicola Lees on 04/03/2015.
Nicola Lees
Mind Map by Nicola Lees, updated more than 1 year ago
Nicola Lees
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Biomimetics
  1. Inspiration from Nature
    1. Creating solutions that mimic
    2. Velcro, earliest example
      1. Inspired by the effect of Burdock burrs attaching themselves to the fur of dogs
      2. Inotek Fabric
        1. Inspired by the Pine Cone
          1. Pine cones close to prevent water/moisture getting in
            1. Fibres close causing the yarn to tighten
              1. Keeps moisture out!
        2. Nanofibres
          1. The Lotus effect
            1. Dirt held apart from the main fabric so stains can not penetrate as deeply. Making the fabric easier to clean
          2. New Fibres
            1. FASTSKIN
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