modern day textiles

modern day textiles

By Magda KLASA

​What do you know about KEVLAR?

​Kevlar was developed in 1960s.

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It was first used commercially in 1970s in racing tyres.

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​Now it is used in the production of

many ​different things, from bike tyres and racing sails to bulletproof vests.

​GORE-TEX is designed to be

a lightweight, waterproof​ fabric

for all-weather use.​

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​LYCRA is known for its exceptional

elasticity.

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It's other name: SPANDEX

was invented as ​an anagram of the

verb: to expand.​

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​SMART MATERIALS are made

to ​change according to changes

in their environments, without

human intervention.

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​A hydrochromic pigment is one

that changes colour or produces

a colour change when

it is exposed to water. 

Hydrochromic pigments

are used widely on umbrellas

whose fabric is brightly printed

and then coated.

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​Amazing, right??

​and now... a little bit about

modern ​fabric

finishes:​

Multiple Choice

Kevlar is what fire fighters wear...

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Lightweight, waterproof material for all-weather use is called:

• spandex

• Kevlar

• Gore-tex

• Teflon

Multiple Choice

Lycra is a natural fibre.

• yes

• no

• how would I know??

Multiple Choice

Smart materials are:

• the ones that tell humans what to do

• the ones that react to our unreasonable behaviour

• the ones that are stronger than other materials

• the ones that react to changes in the environment without human intervention

Multiple Select

Mark all the correct answers.

Hydrochromic pigment:

• changes or produces colour when touched by water

• is exceptionally waterproof

• has tiny bits of metal woven in it

• is used in smart materials

Multiple Choice

Laminated fabrics are made by:

• weaving two or more fabrics together

• knitting two or more fabrics together

• bonding two or more fabrics together

• crocheting two or more fabrics together

Multiple Choice

Thin, synthetic fibre. Soft and comfortable. Woven tightly so that water droplets don't get in.

This is the definition of:

• Teflon

• microfibre

• Gore-tex

• hydrochromic material

Multiple Choice

Teflon has the quality of being

• breathable

• smooth and delicate

• stain resistant