Technical textiles (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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What are technical textiles?
What are technical textiles?
Fabrics with specific functional properties
3 capabilities of technical textiles
3 capabilities of technical textiles
Conduct electricity, resist fire, deliver medicines
Alternative name for conductive fabrics
Alternative name for conductive fabrics
E-textiles
4 conductive materials in e-textiles
4 conductive materials in e-textiles
Carbon, titanium, nickel, copper
Base fibre for fire resistant fabrics
Base fibre for fire resistant fabrics
Aramid fibres
Microfibres thickness measurement
Microfibres thickness measurement
Less than one denier thick
What is micro encapsulation?
What is micro encapsulation?
Tiny substances enclosed in thin-walled bubbles
Kevlar's key property
Kevlar's key property
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
How moisture affects Kevlar
How moisture affects Kevlar
Completely unaffected by moisture
5 techniques for making technical textiles
5 techniques for making technical textiles
Weaving, knitting, sewing, cutting, braiding
When fabric becomes technical textile
When fabric becomes technical textile
During manufacturing, not after
E-textiles use for athletes
E-textiles use for athletes
Heart rate monitors & sensors in clothing
Fire resistant fabric applications
Fire resistant fabric applications
Firefighter clothing, welding overalls
Micro encapsulation release triggers
Micro encapsulation release triggers
Water exposure or body heat
What material can Kevlar replace?
What material can Kevlar replace?
Steel