DT Textiles

uses of felt

ornaments, toys, hats, lining

properties of cotton

soft, strong and easily washable, easily dyed

uses of cotton

clothing, toys

properties of silk

fine finish, soft, expensive, drapes well

why is silk expensive

a long process of harvesting

properties of wool

bio degradable, insolating, absorbent, easily spun, absorb dyes easily, absorbs vapour, crease resistant

disadvantages of wool

can shrink

example of synthetic fibres

Nylon, PVC, Acrylic, polyesters, lycra

properties of nylon

hardwearing, good strength, non - absorbant, wash well, easily blend with other fibres

What materials can be used for elesticity

spandex, lycra or elastane

What properties make spandex suitable for sports wear

light, breathable, easily dyable, absorbent, durable

Properties of polycotton

lightweight, soft, absorbant, doesn’t crease as much, dries quicker

uses for polycotton

bed sheets, pillow cases, clothing

woven textiles advantages

stops fabric from fraying

plain weave textiles examples

calico, muslin, taffeta, voile

uses of plain weave textiles

bedding, tableclothes

plain woven textiles advantages

easy to dye, firm, looks the same on both sides.

how are non-woven tectiles formed

chemically, thermally or mechanically (made from fibres)

life span of non-woven textiles

single use

properties of non-woven textiles

sterile, strchy, absorbant, flame resistant, cushoning, softness

how is felted fabric formed

heat, moisture and pressure

does fel fray

no

what is felt usually made of

wool

weft knitting

interlocking loops formed horizontally,

advantages of weft knitting

can strech, but may lose shape

warp knitting

the loops interlock vertically

uses for weft knitting

tight fitting shirts, leggings