Textiles Overview (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Textiles definition
Textiles definition
Materials made from interlacing fibres
Four main functions of clothing
Four main functions of clothing
Protection, Modesty, Identification, Adornment
Surfactants in detergents do what
Surfactants in detergents do what
Lower water's surface tension for better cleaning
Enzymes in detergents purpose
Enzymes in detergents purpose
Target specific stain types (proteases, lipases)
Excessive fabric softener use risk
Excessive fabric softener use risk
Reduces fabric absorbency (problematic for towels)
Wool moisture absorption capacity
Wool moisture absorption capacity
Up to one-third of weight without feeling damp
Wool washing water temperature
Wool washing water temperature
Cold water
Cotton key properties (3)
Cotton key properties (3)
Soft, moisture absorption, breathable
Cotton washing water temperature
Cotton washing water temperature
Warm water
Polyester key properties
Polyester key properties
Strong, durable, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant
Viscose made from
Viscose made from
Regenerated cellulose
CMHR foam
CMHR foam
Combustion Modified High Resilience - fire resistant foam
Low-risk flammable fabrics
Low-risk flammable fabrics
Wool and silk
High-risk flammable fabrics
High-risk flammable fabrics
Polyester and nylon
PROBAN technology
PROBAN technology
Chemically bonds flame-retardant properties into fabric