Textiles (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Definition of textiles
Definition of textiles
Flexible materials from fibres combined (woven/knitted/non-woven)
Two main categories of textile fibres
Two main categories of textile fibres
Natural fibres and synthetic fibres
Wool's main thermal property
Wool's main thermal property
Insulator - keeps warm even when wet
Source of cotton fibre
Source of cotton fibre
Seeds of cotton plants
Key properties of cotton
Key properties of cotton
Soft, breathable, cool to wear
Source of silk fibre
Source of silk fibre
Silkworm cocoons
Materials synthetic fibres are made from
Materials synthetic fibres are made from
Coal, oil, or petroleum-based materials
Key properties of polyester
Key properties of polyester
Strong, durable, dries quickly, resists shrinkage
Key properties of polyamide (nylon)
Key properties of polyamide (nylon)
Durable, lightweight, resists chemicals & wrinkles
Key property of elastane (Lycra)
Key property of elastane (Lycra)
Stretchy - can stretch and return to original shape
How knitted fabrics are made
How knitted fabrics are made
Looping yarns together
How woven fabrics are made
How woven fabrics are made
Interlacing fibres at right angles (90°)
Weft vs Warp in weaving
Weft vs Warp in weaving
Weft=across width; Warp=down length
How non-woven fabrics are made
How non-woven fabrics are made
Tangling fibres together
Purpose of blending different fibres
Purpose of blending different fibres
Combine best properties, minimise weaknesses