Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Wool
Wool:
- warm + absorbent
- socks + jumpers
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Cotton
Cotton:
- cool + durable
- summer dresses + shirts
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Silk
Silk:
- strong + absorbent
- dresses + ties
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following NATURAL fabric: Linen
Linen:
- strong + cool
- bedding + summer trousers
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Nylon
Nylon:
- strong + elastic
- tights + dog collars
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Polyester
Polyester:
- strong + elastic
- lining + skirts
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Acrylic
Acrylic:
- warm + elastic
- jumpers + bedding
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the following SYNTHETIC fabric: Elastane
Elastane:
- crease resistant + elastic
- sports wear + jeans
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the SMART material: Photochromic
Photochromic:
- Smart dye in the fabric changes colour with light
- T-shirts + Military Clothing
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the SMART material: Thermochromic
Thermochromic:
- Smart dye in the fabric changes colour with heat intensity
- Sports + Firemen’s Clothing
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the SMART material: Shape Memory Alloys
Shape Memory Alloys
- When heated turns back to original shape
- Lightweight
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the MODERN material: Microfibre
Microfibre:
- Lightweight + Soft
- Raincoats + Sports wear
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the MODERN material: Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex:
- Breathable + Waterproof
- All Weather Jackets + Shoes
Name the PROPERTIES and END USES of the MODERN material: Teflon
Teflon:
- Heat pressed sheets that are fire/heat resistant
- Firemens Jackets + Heat Proof Mats
Name a REGENERATED fabric
Vicose
How are REGENERATED fabrics made?
Dissolved cellulose area of plant fibre/wood pulp in chemicals, then made into fabric
Define natural fabric.
Fibres produced by animals or plants.
Define synthetic fabric.
Fabric made using man-made fibres.
