Materials & Components
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- Created by: Loren
- Created on: 06-05-13 17:25
Regenerated (Natural Polymers)
- viscose
- modal
- Lyocel
- Tencel
- acetate
- triacetate
- cupro
- alginate
- rubber
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Lyocell Cycle
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Manufactured (Man-Made Polymers)
Polyesters:- Trevira, Polartec
Polyamides:- nylon, Tactel, acrylic, Supplex
Aramid fibres:- Kevlar, Nomex, Zylon, Cordura
Elastomeric fibres:- Lycra, Spandex
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Inorganic Fibres
- glass
- carbon
- metallic
- ceramic (used for anti-bacterial properties, thermal regulation, UV protection)
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Natural Fibres (Cellulosic)
- cotton (seed)
- linen (bast)
- jute (bast)
- bamboo (bast)
- hemp (bast)
- ramie (bast)
- pineapple (leaf)
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Natural Fibres (Protein)
- wool
- mohair (Foreign angora goats) (Shorn 2x a year)
- angora (Foreign rabbits)
- cashmere (Eastern Kel goats) (Shorn 1x a year)
- llama
- vicuna
- silk (cultivated & wild)
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Mineral Fibres
- Asbestos (no longer in use) (Older version of Nomex)
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Fibre Identification
Fibre Length (staple) - the shorter the fibres, the greater the frequency of protruding fibre ends
Fibre Density - affects the weight of the fabrics
Moisture Absorption - absorbing moisture from the atmosphere
Biological Resistance - decomposition
Tenacity - the higher the tenacity, the stronger it is and usually more durable
Braking Extension & Elasticity - wrinkle resistance and recovering after it has been extended
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(Leaf luxury fibres) Pineapple
Properties
- Natural and renewable
- Fine & gauzy
- Silk-like quality
- Bleached
- High cost (for luxury items)
- From Philippines & West Indies
- Resistance to moisture
Uses
- Stiff, silk fabrics for window blinds
- Wedding dresses
- Handkerchiefs
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(Leaf luxury fibres) Banana
Properties
- Natural & Renewable
- Makes course springy yarn
- Good abrasion resistance
- High tear & tensile strength
- Produced in Singapore, Australia & Europe
Uses
- Window & wall coverings
- Accessories & bags
- Floor mats
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(Leaf luxury fibres) Sisal
Properties
- Made from the agave cactus
- Durable
- Good anti-static properties
- Natural & Renewable
Uses
- Twines & ropes
- Floor coverings
- Baskets
- Can be woven with wool to make it warmer and softer
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(Luxury fibres) Coir
Properties
- From coconuts
- Spun and hand woven
- Hard wearing
- Abrasion resistant
- Natural & Renewable
Uses
- Floor coverings
- Filling for furniture & mattresses
- Geotextiles
- Ropes & twines
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(Bast luxury fibres) Ramie
Properties
- High lustre
- Absorbent
- High strength
- Growth in southeast
- Stiffer & more brittle than linen
- Has large yield (cropped up to 3x a year)
Uses
- Rope, twine & nets
- Lightweight summer garments
- Usually mixed with polyester or acrylic to soften the fibre
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(Bast luxury fibres) Jute
Properties
- Imported from India
- Very long strong fibre
- Natural UV resistance
- Natural & Renewable
- Low elasticity
- Like steal wire
- Difficult to bleach (ends up being creamy white)
Uses
- Packaging & ropes
- Carpet backing
- Curtain fabrics
- Geotextiles
- Mixed with cotton for garment textiles
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(Luxury hair fibres)
Properties
- Naturally fire resistant
- Good thermal insulator
- Soft luxurious handle & appearance
- Renewable resource (popularity may endanger the animal)
- Expensive (Limited supply) (Irregular supply because some are impossible to rear in captivity) (Many animals needed to make one garment)
Uses
- Blended with wool to reduce cost
- Warm luxury fabrics
- Scarves and knitwear
- Expensive interior textiles
- Evening wear
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Why will nettle probably remain a minority fibre?
- Nettle is grown in the Himalayas, so the distribution cost will be high
- The process for prepering this fibre is lengthy
- Other fibres could be used instead of this
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What are the environmental benefits that jute, hem
- These fibres are all renewable because they are fast growing and grow in poor soil
- This means the landscape will be less likely to be altered negatively
- It also has a higher yeild, so it is a worthwhile crop for the soil it uses
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Investigate the causes of the demise of hemp in th
- Previously been banned as it can be used as a narcotic drug
- Also, the introduction of synthetic fibres meant hemp was less frequently used
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What properties are common to pineapple, banana, c
They are all renewable because they are fast growing
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What makes pineapple, banana, coir & sisal not sus
- Some are from specific climates (e.g. sisal is from a subtropical climate)
- Pina can only be produced by a certain type of pineapple that cannot be eaten
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What characteristics make luxury hair fibres so de
- Soft handle
- Appearence
- Cost
- Quality
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How do the yields from a muskox and a vicuna diffe
- Muskox hair has a higher yeild, because animal is able to shed enough to make 40 sweaters every summer
- The animal can be farmed, which means the quantities can be controlled
- Vicuna hair has less yeild that Muskox hair
- Muskox hair would produce the most commercially viable fibre, because it can produce enough hair to meet demand
- Vicuna hair produces limited hair - making price higher
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