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Name four technical textiles |
Kevlar, Nomex, Fluorescent, Reflective |
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What are kevlars properties? |
Strong, bullet proof, flexible |
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What are nomexs properties? |
Strong, fire retardant |
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What is Fluorescent? |
Ultra bright, a dyed colour in a fabric, best in daylight and low light. |
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What is a reflective textile? |
Glass beads that reflect back light, like 3M strips. |
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Name four smart textiles |
Thermochromic, photochromic, hydrochromic, microencapsulation |
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What does thermochromic do? |
Changes colour in different temperatures |
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What does photochromic do? |
Changes colour in UV light |
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What does hydrochoromic do? |
Changes colour in water |
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What is microencapsulation? |
Microcapsules filled with things eg perfume, react when burst. |
