Technical Textiles

Which is an example of a natural insect fibre?

• Silk

• Wool

• Cotton

Which textile product is most likely to be made from a bonded fabric?

• Wet Wipes

• Jeans

• Wetsuits

• School Balzer

...is used to make felt.

(a)  

Draw a plain weave.

Which fibre has poor elasticity?

• Wool

• Polyester

• Linen

Fibres on their own are not strong but, when twisted into a ****, they become much stronger.

(a)  

The directions of the thread/yarn are called?

(a)  

Natural polymers/fibres come from?

• Insects, metals and plants

• Plastics, sea creatures and metals

• Plants, insects and animals

• Insects, the earth and animals

Wool fibres...

• are expensive

• can easily shrink if washed in hot water

• have good crease resistance

• are great hear insulators

Cotton fibres...

• are highly absorbent so are comfortable next to the skin

• can be washed easily at high temperatures

• are durable

• have good tensile strength