A2 Section A - Modern Fibres & Fabrics 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesTextilesModern Fibres & FabricsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: tinkymorrisCreated on: 13-04-15 18:52 What are micro-encapsulated fibres? Chemicals incorporated into the hollow centre of microfibres. Chemicals are released slowly and absorbed by the skin. 1 of 9 How are micro-encapsulated fibres used in fabrics? Micro-encapsulated fibres covered with other fibres 2 of 9 What are smart fabrics? React to the environment and change their properties accordingly 3 of 9 Give 2 examples of smart fabrics. sanitised fabrics for sportswear, change temperature with extreme conditions, anti-stress properties - tights with moisturisers 4 of 9 What are combination fabrics? Fabrics layered or combined to improve performance 5 of 9 Give 2 examples of combination fabrics. Kevlar in bullet proof vests, interfacing stitched to other fabrics, quilting 6 of 9 How can technology be incorporated into fabric development? Improve fabrics by giving them new properties 7 of 9 Give 2 examples of using technology to develop fabrics Fastskin for swimmers, memory alloy returns to original shape - non-iron shirts, memory foam - originally developed for NASA astronauts 8 of 9 Give 3 examples of new developments within fibres and fabrics Tencel (bio-degradable), non-woven fabrics (tyvek), laminated fabrics, tactel (polyamide), microfibres drape well 9 of 9
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