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WorksheetsModern, Smart and E-Textiles
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
(a) textiles are those developed for a specific function, using the latest technological advances but don’t change during wear or use. In other words, not naturally occurring changes.
(a) are fabric developed with electronics in it to enable conductivity and the use of various technologies. Electronic textiles may be embedded with sensors, batteries, LEDS and hands free computing devices depending on the fabrics purpose.
(a) textiles react to the environment. These materials are reactive, their properties can be changed by exposure to stimulation. For example, moisture, temperature, magnetic fields etc. These fabrics are called smart because the fibres can sense conditions in their environment and respond to these conditions without any human intervention.
Is it Smart textile, Modern textile or E-Textile?
NOMEX – HEAT & FLAME RESISTANCE
MODERN
Smart
E-Textile
Is it Smart textile, Modern textile or E-Textile?
THERMOCHROMIC – HEAT REACTIVE
Modern
Smart
E-textile
Which ones are E-Textiles?
Which ones are Smart Textiles?
Which ones are Modern Textiles?
Is this statement true or false? "Modern textiles are altered to preform a particular function."
True
False
Is this statement true or false? GORE-TEX is a Smart Textile?
True
False
Is this statement true or false? E-Textiles are only suited to be used in the medical industry.
True
False
Is this statement true or false? The word "Smart" is now often used in marketing to describe an E-textile.
True
False
