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What are modern/smart and combination fabrics?
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Modern and smart fabrics are designed to maximise characteristics such as lightness, breath ability, waterproffing etc. Usually manufactured using microfibres.
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Give the properties of Gore-Tex and Polar fleece.
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Gortex- breathable;lightwieght;waterproof
Polar fleece- lightweight;soft;breathable;waterproof |
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What is a synthetic fabric and a natural fabric?
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Synthetic fabric: manmade usually from chemical substances
Natural Fabric: Derived from animal vegetables sources. -linen,wool and silk -Viscose,nylon and polyester |
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Give properties of
-cotton -Linen -silk |
Cotton:
cool to wear good drape durable Silk: soft absorbant creases drop out Linen: Stiffer handle very absorbant creases badly |
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Give properties of
-Viscose -Polyester -Nylon |
Viscose is used for shirts, dresses and linings.
a soft handle, a good drape can be washed and ironed. Polyester used for raincoats,fleece jackets, It has a soft handle, a good drape is very durable crease-resistant non-absorbent-It can be recycled. Nylon (Tactel) is used for active sportswear, fleece jackets, socks It has a soft handle a good drape is non-absorbent fast drying very durable crease-resistant |
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Give a discription of microfibres.
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Microfibres:
Polyester or nylon microfibres are 60-100 times finer than a human hair Microfibres can be blended with other synthetic or natural fibres.They are used for underwear, sportswear, knitwear and carpets. |
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State 2 modern fibres
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Elastane (Lycra): Used in a blend with other fibres. It is used to make sportswear, body-hugging clothes and bandages.
-It has good handle and drape -is durable -crease-resistant -stretchy (more comfortable) -easy-care. -It has low warmth and is absorbent. Tencel: This is a 'natural' microfibre made from cellulose derived from wood-pulp. It is used for shirts and jeans. -It has soft handle -good drape -is breathable -durable -crease-resistant -easy-care and biodegradable. It is absorbent and has low warmth. |
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What are Bonded-fibre fabrics?
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Bonded-fibre fabrics are made from webs of synthetic fibres bonded together with heat or adhesives. They are cheap to produce, but not as strong as woven or knitted fabrics. Bonded-fibre fabrics are mainly used for interlining. They are easy to sew, crease-resistant, do not fray and are stable to washing and dry-cleaning.
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Describe what interlining/facing is?
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Layer of fabric sewn into the neck or armholes of a garment to protect and stregthen it.
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What is wool felt?
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Wool felt is a non-woven fabric made from animal hair or wool fibres matted together using moisture, heat and pressure. Felt has no strength, drape or elasticity but is warm and does not fray. Wool felt is expensive. It is used for hats and slippers and in handcrafts.
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